Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join the Fife team based at Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital. The role is located in a beautiful area on the east coast of Scotland, close to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and works within NHS Fife – a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of St Andrews.

The cardiology departments staff comprise a friendly and committed team providing a comprehensive range of invasive and non‑invasive cardiology investigations, including pacemaker implantation and follow‑up, CRTP and ICD follow‑up, physiologist‑led injectable loop implantation, echocardiography (TTE & TOE), physiologist‑led stress testing (RACP), ambulatory monitoring techniques, and routine ECG service.

The CRM team is the first hospital in Scotland to perform left bundle area pacing (CSP), now standard practice for NHS Fife, and is supported by two consultant cardiologists specialised in CRM. The team is led by Dr Singh, National Programme Director for the BHRS.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or an equivalent qualification, AHCS registration (or equivalent), and a current qualification in Immediate Life Support (ILS) is desirable. The successful band 6 candidate will be expected to work competently across all areas, with further development opportunities in specialist fields such as echocardiography or cardiac rhythm management.

Requirements: membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme prior to appointment; evidence of lawful right to work in the United Kingdom; eligibility for sponsorship if applicable. All pre‑employment checks will include verification of right to work as designated by UK visa or settled status guidelines.

Benefits: flexible working and family‑friendly policies; full support for disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or neurodivergent needs, with reasonable adjustments to recruitment practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination and welcoming applications from all sections of society.