Chief Cardiac Physiologist; EP

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The closing date is 30 May 2026

We are seeking a suitably qualified Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi-skilled cardiac physiologists.

The successful applicant will be influential in the direction of the department and development of the EP services that we provide; we are the leading centre in Surrey for Electrophysiology studies and ablation
. The applicant will be participating in 24/7 PPCI service.

Applicants should have extensive experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology, and be specialised in Electrophysiology & Cardiac Rhythm Management. The post holder will still benefit from the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of the department as EP lists run two to three days each week.

The department offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations, including echocardiography, physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. We have a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up service; we are the leading implant centre in Surrey for ICDs and CRTs with an extensive remotely‑monitored patient population.

Visits to the department are encouraged. We are particularly interested in those with experience in EPS/ablation techniques and complex device implantation. For an informal visit or further information please contact either or asp-tr.

• Provide clinical and administrative support in the EP service, working alongside other physiologist leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service.
• Undertake, supervise, and teach at a high level with simple and complex Pacing/ICD/CRT implants and Electrophysiology Studies/RF Ablation, and support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
• Maintain a progressive learning environment within invasive cardiology ensuring the development of allo.
• Work within a 24/7 PPCI service and work weekends on a rotational basis on‑call.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS  are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state‑of‑the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On‑site Nurseries
• On‑site staff cafes
• On‑site parking
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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  Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  Maintain standards of technical competency in EP and in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non‑invasive). Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations, identifying equipment faults and resolving them; provide first‑line interpretation and full technical reports of tests; remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology, translating into practice; assist with research studies as required;
  
  ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care; participate in the 24/7 on‑call…