Specialist Cardiac Practitioner

Specialist Cardiac Practitioner Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
• Maidstone, United Kingdom Job summary

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified Cardiac Physiologist keen to join an innovative team of Cardiac Physiologists and other Health Care Professionals?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rhythm Management & Invasive Cardiology at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy and friendly team. You would be expected to work across all sites to gain exposure to all aspects of cardiology that the service provides.

Currently the Maidstone site offers complex device implants and Electrophysiology, whilst the Tunbridge wells site offers PCI including PPCI (in hours), IVUS and pressure wire studies.

The successful applicants should have BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)/ BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science)/MSc Healthcare science (Cardiac) or equivalent plus IBHRE or BHRS device accreditation. Ideally, they should be registered with AHCS or HCPC. 15% R&R bonus payment applies if registered with AHCS or HCPC and accredited with BHRS or IBHRE.

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Due to a rapidly expanding cardiology service, significant investment is planned for the service. We already have an established EP service, including complex EP (3D mapping with carto). In addition, there are plans to expand & redesign the Maidstone Cardiology site soon. This will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in the cutting edge of cardiology and to help shape future cardiac services in Kent.

We offer regular training sessions, mentorship and engaged leadership at all levels. We have close links with Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.

Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged and the successful candidate will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme
  , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Date posted: 28 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year

15% R&R if registered with AHCS/HCPC and accredited with BHRS

Contract: Fixed term

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