Job overview
Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist -Band 8a
This is an excellent opportunity for a current Band 8a or experienced Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to further their career at Barts Health NHS Trust. Barts Health is the largest NHS Trust in England, encompassing four major hospitals across central and east London – St Bartholomew’s Hospital (Barts Heart Centre), The Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham University Hospital. We also provide cardiac physiology support at University College London Hospital.
We are seeking a forward-thinking, dynamic and motivated individual to support the Cardiac Science Leads in delivering efficient, innovative and high-quality services across the Electrophysiology (EP) and Cardiac Device Catheter Laboratories at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The successful applicant will have a strong background in cardiac rhythm management and will play a key role in leading clinical and operational aspects of the EP and Device Labs. The post will combine clinical and managerial responsibilities, including leading on new technologies, service efficiency projects and governance initiatives as we strive to move from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’.
**Interviews will be held on Tuesday,9th December 2025**
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jason Collinson, Principal Cardiac Physiologist.
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Main duties of the job
St Bartholomew’s is a 10-lab cardiology centre, with five labs dedicated to EP and devices and five interventional labs. The department also operates six device follow-up rooms and runs one of the largest remote monitoring services in Europe. In addition, there are ten echocardiography rooms providing specialist services including stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography and a significant GUCH (Grown-Up Congenital Heart) echo and EP service.
We offer a supportive and progressive environment that encourages training, education and professional development. Attendance at national conferences and opportunities to contribute to innovation and service improvement projects are strongly supported. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the professional maturity, leadership skills and clinical expertise appropriate to this senior level, contributing to the continued advancement and success of the service.
Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent). Candidates without this qualification will not be shortlisted.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. ·BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
2. ·IBHRE/HRUK/BHRS accreditation for Cardiac Devices and/or EP
3. ·ILS
4. ·HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist or working towards HCPC registration
5. ·Leadership and managerial experience
Desirable criteria
6. ·Leadership/managerial qualification
7. ·Mentoring/coaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
8. ·At least 2 years Band 7 experience in cardiac device implantation (including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT) and electrophysiology studies
9. ·In-depth knowledge and practical experience with diagnostic and electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation, electrophysiology mapping, and arrhythmia management.
10. ·Experience of analysing, interpreting, and providing expert advice for a specialised service.
11. •Experience with training and supervising clinical staff in a cardiology setting.
12. ·Experience of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians.
13. ·Strong understanding of relevant health and safety, infection control, and risk management practices in a clinical environment in device algorithms and troubleshoot management
14. ·Experience with project planning and management
Desirable criteria
15. •Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
16. •Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans.
17. •Experience with leading diverse teams.
18. •Research publications and experience with scientific writing.
19. •Experience and knowledge of budget and procurement processes and stock management
20. •Experience in service or quality improvement projects
21. •Experience of stock management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
22. •Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
23. •Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues Health and Safety
24. •Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach.
25. •Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with advancements in cardiac technology.
26. •Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, and future developments in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM)
Desirable criteria
27. ·Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach
28. ·Expert theoretical and practical knowledge in CRM
29. ·Ability to apply knowledge of CRM insights to strategic service planning and innovation.
Skills
Essential criteria
30. •Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
31. •Day-to-day local rota and or frontline operational management.
32. •Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle complex and high-pressure situations.
33. •Compassionate and patient-centred, with excellent problem-solving skills.
34. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with patients, staff, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable criteria
35. ·Budgetary management
Other
Essential criteria
36. ·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
37. ·Well organized, motivated and ability to work autonomously
38. ·Able to concentrate for prolonged periods whilst operating equipment and communicating with patients
39. ·Expected to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
40. ·Expected to contribute to out-of-hours or weekend work as agreed
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
41. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
42. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
43. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
44. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
45. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)