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Lead Clinical Scientist / Cardiac Physiologist - Plus 15% RRP

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

London, W12 0HSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

Are you an advanced and experienced cardiac physiologist ready to excel at one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts? If you thrive in a fast-paced,...

  • To manage the provision and quality of the Imperial Cath Lab service, rotating across sites as required.
  • Performing EP/CRM on adults with a range of disabilities and medical conditions across the trust sites; these tests are performed as outpatients, in wards and specialist intensive care units.
  • To work collaboratively on a day to day basis with colleagues, hospital staff and patients to ensure the service needs are met. Undertake education and training of junior colleagues and other professionals.
  • To lead the EP/CRM team at Imperial with regard to appraisal, workload, career development and education.
  • Responsible for achieving performance targets relevant to service and supporting the General Managers in achieving directorate, CPG and Trust performance targets. Delivery of agreed performance indicators in relation to clinical outcomes, clinical efficiency and service line reporting.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified cardiac physiologist
  • IBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local/in-house management courses
  • Qualifications / experience suitable for STP equivalence

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
  • Formal management qualification
  • Clinical assessment training
  • Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Previous leadership of a department/sub-speciality area of cardiac physiology
  • Line-management responsibilities for a team of physiologists
  • Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing accreditation
  • Experience of advanced EP/ complex CRM implants

Desirable

  • Previously employment as band 8a department lead
  • Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes
  • Development of physiologist/scientist led services

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Sensitive and effective communication skills
  • Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
  • Strong people-management skills
  • Clear and precise written communication skills

Desirable: - People-management training; - Presenter at regional or national meetings

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

23 September 2026

Last checked

25 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

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