Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 17 August 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Pacing and Cath Lab to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the continued growth and development of our Cardiology service.

Our service provides a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, including Primary PCI, elective PCI using advanced technologies such as Shockwave, IVUS, iFR, and FFR, bradycardia pacemaker implantation and follow-up, remote monitoring, cardioversion, exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing, and ambulatory monitoring (Holter, BP, and loop recorder monitoring). Our Cardiac Centre has two catheterisation laboratories, including a newly developed state-of-the-art facility.

We have an excellent reputation for supporting the education, training, and professional development of Cardiac Physiologists. This role offers the opportunity to share specialist expertise, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

While specialist pacing and cath lab experience is essential, we encourage our physiologists to expand their skills across other areas of cardiac physiology. We are committed to supporting ongoing training, development, and career progression.

A 10% Recruitment and Retention Bonus is available for Cardiac Physiologists with recognised pacing accreditation (HRUK/IBHRE/EHRA).

Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILITES:

• To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring.
• To assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the CathLab, including elective PCI (with IVUS/FFR/IFR), pacemaker implants and loop recorder implants.
• To maintain high standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive).
• To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
• To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department.
• To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development.

About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 418-AHP68529-CW
Job locations: Bedford South Wing Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Hons Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) accreditation or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accreditation - for specialists in Pacing

Desirable

• Registered with the AHCS
• Completed ILS

Experience
Essential

• Experience performing and reporting full pacing clinics to a high standard of quality - for specialists in Pacing.
• Experience assisting in Cathlab procedures including primary PCI, elective PCI and pacemaker implants.
• Supervising and training junior members of staff/students

Desirable

• Experience with clinical audits
• Experience developing protocols and guidelines
• Some experience checking ICD/CRT devices

Knowledge
Essential

• Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
• ECG analysis and interpretation

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bedford South Wing Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Cardiac Physiologist Nick Santos, nick.santos2@bedsft.nhs.uk