Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Physiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Cardiac Physiology team. This senior role offers the chance to work within a dynamic and innovative service, delivering high-quality diagnostic and interventional cardiac investigations across a range of clinical settings. You will play a key role in supporting service delivery, leading specialist practice and contributing to the development of both staff and services.

Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help ensure outstanding patient care while advancing your own professional expertise. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to supporting innovation, development and excellence, making it an outstanding place to build your career.

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based between Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital
• Working Pattern:
  Monday - Friday

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

• Perform and independently report complex cardiac investigations including echocardiography and other specialist diagnostic procedures
• Provide expert clinical leadership and support the day-to-day management of the Cardiac Physiology service
• Lead and support specialist cardiac device services including patient follow up, programming and clinic coordination
• Supervise, train and mentor physiologists and support the ongoing development of the wider team
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, quality assurance and implementation of best practice standards
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care
• Support resource management, equipment maintenance and operational service delivery including deputising for the Cardiac Physiology Manager when required

• Clinical Physiology Degree or equivalent qualification with registration on an appropriate professional or healthcare science register
• Specialist knowledge and experience in cardiac physiology including echocardiography and cardiac rhythm management
• Accreditation in echocardiography or cardiac device management, or working towards recognised professional accreditation
• Significant experience in a senior cardiac physiology role with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and work autonomously
• Experience of supervising, mentoring and developing staff within a clinical environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging practices and technologies in cardiac physiology

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and…