Overview
The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. We are known for our expertise, standard of care and research. The Royal Brompton in Chelsea has 6 cardiac catheter labs with 2 dedicated EP/CRM labs and one of the UK’s busiest CRM clinics with a large paediatric and ACHD population.
Candidates should have at least Band 6 level experience in all invasive and non-invasive procedures and with experience in both complex CRM device implantation and follow up. Knowledge of Electrophysiology is desirable; EP training can be provided for career progression.
Location: Royal Brompton Hospital and associated Trust sites. This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026.
Job summary
Participates and actively contributes to an efficient and effective cardiac physiology service at Royal Brompton Hospital and continues to develop skills to support new technologies and service developments. Works with senior colleagues to assist with the training and development of trainee PTP/STP cardiac physiologists and associated practitioners. Participates in external and in-house training programmes, providing education and training to other health service/allied professionals. Participates in quality control and technical audit as part of the Trust’s clinical governance programme and the cardiology department\'s aim of clinical excellence.
Main tasks and responsibilities
* Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect).
* Assists the pacing clinic lead in the day-to-day running of the clinic.
* Interprets technical information/data from device follow up and prepares reports, bringing any clinically significant findings to the attention of the clinical team.
* Assists the cardiac physiology team during the pacemaker/ICD clinics and suggests pacemaker therapy based on clinical findings.
* Assists the pacing clinic lead with research and audits. Supports junior staff and students with undertaking research studies.
* Provides support for cardioversion, pre-operative preparation, MRI and on wards as required. Provision for EP training for career progression.
* During pacemaker follow-up clinics, may be required to move patients in wheelchairs. Assists in cleaning clinic at the end of each investigation/procedure.
* To liaise with admin team to ensure all patients have appropriate follow up.
* Behaves in a manner consistent with Trust values and deals respectfully and sensitively with patients during clinic follow ups, explaining reasons for tests, and making an agreed future plan for patient care.
* To assist the pacing clinic lead in dealing with complaints in a kind and open manner.
Policy development
* Participates in Cardiology Department meetings, providing input to the development of policies and protocols for the pacing department.
Service development
* Participates in the development of the pacing service by undertaking critical reviews of working practices, staying abreast of new developments in technology and maintaining a good overall knowledge of investigative cardiology. Attendance at national and international educational meetings is encouraged.
* Reports any discrepancies in the required level of service or patient safety to the appropriate senior level cardiac physiologist.
* Actively participates in the streamlining of the remote monitoring service for implantable cardiac devices.
* Assists with the development, updating and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols within the department.
People management
* Assists in the formulation of staff rotas to allocate staff to fulfil the workload of the department. Assists in the induction of all new members of staff.
* Assists in the development of patient support services in conjunction with other parts of the Trust including patient education.
* Ensures equipment in the pacemaker clinic is working well and reports technical faults.
Communication
* Participates in and provides input to all cardiology departmental meetings.
* Participates in quality control and technical audit as part of the Trust\'s clinical governance programme.
* Participates in development of pacing clinic patient information materials and patient support group.
* Maintains a high standard of clinical practice and ensures patients, relatives and visitors are treated with respect and courtesy. Respects privacy, dignity and beliefs.
* Responds to inquiries from patients, GPs, other hospitals and consultants regarding investigations, results and technical equipment.
* Uses and develops effective communication with the physiology team, patients and relatives, ward staff and consultants. Facilitates liaison with staff from other disciplines.
* Aware of procedures involving patient/visitor/staff complaints.
Resource management
* Participates in departmental stock control for devices.
* Liaises with the Biomedical Engineering Department to ensure non-disposable equipment is operational and well maintained.
Information management
* Enters accurate details into the departmental database. Enters pacing reports on Pacenet with correct patient details.
* Trained to use the central patient information system and PaceNet database to track patients, medical records and appointments.
* Ensures adequate documentation of all patient records. Reviews technical reports following patient investigations prior to release to other hospitals, GPs or consultants.
Research
* Participates in and reports, for publication or internal use, on research into appropriate aspects of cardiac physiology. Assists in developing new techniques in invasive and non-invasive cardiology.
Additional information
* This role attracts RRP of £5,275 per annum, subject to annual review (03/2026).
* This job description is intended as a basic guide and is not exhaustive. Regular review and amendment will occur in consultation with the post holder.
Core behaviours
All staff will commit to: act with honesty and integrity; show respect for others; focus on the patient and customer; contribute to service development; learn and share knowledge; keep others informed; review mistakes and successes to improve performance; act as ambassadors for their directorate and the Trust; be mindful of confidentiality.
1. In addition, managers and supervisors will value ideas, coach teams, delegate to develop staff, provide feedback, support work-life balance, listen to challenges, lead by example, ensure resources, and provide a safe working environment.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026
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