Job summary
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (CRM/Invasive) (plus 12% RRP)
Department: Cardiology
Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (plus 12% RRP)
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?

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

Interview date: 11 November 2026

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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH.

Clinical responsibilities

• To independently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the Implantation and Follow-Up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Lead Physiologist.
• Device Implantation and technical follow-up
• Remote monitoring and alert management

Patient care

• To provide specialist and advanced assessment of cardiac devices within a range of settings, at an independent practice level under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
• The individual uses discretion to adjust plans and reprogram cardiac devices as the clinical situation/patient needs change.

Research and Development

• To support the Lead Physiologist in maintaining clinical governance arrangements and to report and respond to untoward incidents.
• Conduct regular audits or reviews appropriate to own practice and the needs of the department.

Policy and Service Development

• Contribute to service development in liaison with Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
• Actively participate in developing, monitoring and reviewing protocols, care pathways and policies which may impact on own work area and other departments, i.e. design of protocols and patient care pathways in various related fields by participating in multidisciplinary working parties.

Qualifications and knowledge (Essential)

• 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

Qualifications and knowledge (Desirable)

• Higher Professional qualification/Masters level

Experience (Essential)

• 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 (Essential)

• 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

Personal and people development (Essential)

• Professional and polite manner.
• Caring nature.
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to develop oneself.
• Skills in teaching/training
• Leadership skills and ability to work as a part of a team
• Empathetic approach to staff and patients
• Good presentation skills
• Effective time management skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Communication (Essential)

• Good communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Team player.
• Positive attitude to change

Specific requirements (Essential)

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
• Proactive approach to quality control and service improvements
• Lead apron and Thyroid shield for prolonged periods

Employer details
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cardiology (Dept), Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh

Contact: Jose Samoes, Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist, Jose.Samoes@mkuh.nhs.uk

Reference number: 430-MED26-861A
Closing date: 29 October 2026

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.