Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or have the AHCS Certificate of PTP Equivalence
• AHCS is registered or eligible to register
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) minimum

Desirable

• Specialist qualification within CRM – either BHRS, IBHRE or EHRA in EP or Devices or both
• Working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the Cardiology discipline (PGCert/PGDip/MSc)
• Competent in the physiologist’s role in both electrophysiology and complex devices
• Keen to work toward STP equivalence with the AHCS with a view to registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrable experience within a CRM discipline
• Experience of a wider range of invasive and non-invasive techniques involved in the assessment and therapy provision for patients with cardiac disease
• Can participate in the wider needs of the department (on-call), when required to do so
• At least 2 years of NHS experience

Desirable

• Independent practitioner within EP / Devices, competent in the use of either (I) conventional EP procedures and a 3D EP mapping system technology or (II) follow-up and implantation of complex implantable cardiac devices
• Able to demonstrate teaching and supervisory experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Technical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters
• Training skills
• Ability to deputise for senior colleagues
• Understands the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Desirable

• Understands budget constraints
• Able to articulate a vision for research and service development within the field of CRM

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situations
• Self–motivating
• Prepared to go the extra mile. Participating in waiting lists and private cases

Desirable

• Empathy with both patients and staff. Understanding of the needs of other people and departments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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