Job summary
Chief Cardiac Physiologist CRM
Department: Cardiology
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 + 12% RRP £24,937 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Cardiology Department at MKUH is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated, highly experienced device Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management team. In this key role, you will contribute to service expansion, continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
We are looking for an individual who values patient interaction, demonstrates excellent communication skills and thrives in a collaborative environment, maintaining positive relationships with internal and external partners. You will work as part of a supportive team, where teamwork and commitment are essential, and your ongoing professional development will be encouraged.
With the continuous growth of our local community, MKUH has recently invested in a refurbished Cath Lab to support our established PCI service. Alongside this, we have successfully launched a physiologist-led ILR implant service in close collaboration with our Consultant Cardiologists. Looking ahead, we continue to explore opportunities for innovation, ensuring our patients receive the very best care.
Are you up for a challenge?
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
* Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist providing independent specialist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the implantation of Pacemakers (including LBAP) and ILR's along with follow-up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders).
* To support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
* Performs and reports highly specialist cardiac assessments appropriate to role.
* Assists in the day-to-day coordination of the department.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a 'Good' rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* BSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
* BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE Accreditation
* Member of the Society for Cardiological Science Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)/AHCS
* Immediate life support
* Ability to provide technical reports
Experience
* Extensive experience in physiological investigations
* Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
* Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
* Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, HUTT and Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
* Staff teaching/mentoring
Skills
* Able to undertake the full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive diagnostics
* Independent brady/complex device clinic follow-up
* Holter analysis
* Exercise Testing
* Head Up Tilt Testing
* Angiography/PCI
* Independent Device implantation
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to concentrate for long periods of time during complex cases
* Ability to provide technical reports
* IT literate
Equality and Diversity
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
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