Description
Spire St Anthony's Hospital in Sutton is seeking an experienced and motivated Invasive Cardiac Physiologist to join our established and growing Cardiology team.
The successful candidate will provide outstanding patient care across our Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and Cardiac Rhythm Management services, working closely with Consultant Cardiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in invasive cardiology and pacing, with the ability to work confidently within a busy cardiac catheter laboratory environment.
Responsibilities:
Invasive Cardiology
- Provide specialist physiological support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
- Support Consultant Cardiologists during coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- Monitor and record haemodynamic and ECG data during invasive procedures.
- Ensure the safe operation of catheter laboratory equipment and associated monitoring systems.
- Maintain accurate procedural documentation and patient records in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.
Cardiac Rhythm Management
- Assist with the implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices, including:
- Permanent Pacemakers
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
- Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) devices
- Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs)
- Independently perform device follow-up clinics, including device interrogation, programming and troubleshooting.
- Support device remote monitoring services.
- Ensure compliance with current professional and manufacturer guidelines relating to device management.
Requirements:
- Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), Healthcare Science or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working within a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory environment.
- Experience supporting coronary angiography and interventional cardiology procedures.
- Experience supporting pacemaker implantation procedures.
- Competent in cardiac device follow-up, interrogation and programming.
- Strong understanding of invasive cardiology procedures and patient monitoring.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.
- Willingness to participate in the departmental on-call rota.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite car park