Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Harefield Hospital | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a Cardiac Physiologist who is ready to take the next step in their career to join our team at Harefield Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Cardiac Physiologist with advanced clinical expertise in cardiac rhythm management (CRM), ideally including electrophysiology and implantable cardiac devices.

Harefield Hospital is a specialist centre for heart and lung care, as well as a leading transplant hospital. Our cardiac catheter laboratories run a highly active primary service, and it would be desirable for the successful candidate to contribute to the 24/7 on‑call rota.

This position includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £5,275, in addition to the basic salary (non‑pensionable). The RRP is subject to review on 31st March 2026.

• Perform a wide range of clinical and technical diagnostic procedures within the field of cardiology.
• Act as a clinical role model, supporting the delivery and management of efficient and effective electrophysiology and cardiac device services at Harefield.
• Serve as a specialist resource in EP and Devices, contributing to the Trust’s reputation as a leading centre for the development and implementation of best clinical practice.
• Take a key role in the training, continuing professional development, and overall performance of staff within Cardiac Rhythm Management and the wider Cardiac Physiology Department.
• Assist in the management of patients within EP and CRM sections at Harefield, analyse investigation results and write reports for use by Physicians.
• Counsel patients and their relatives about all aspects of cardiac investigations/procedures.
• During all cardiac investigations where the patient is at immediate risk of arrhythmia or arrest, monitor patient ECG, report immediately in the event of any rhythm change/arrest and respond immediately to rescue the patient (provides life support/external defibrillation).
• Participate to a high level of competency in other sections of the Cardiac Physiology Department when necessary, including invasive and non‑invasive cardiology, cardiac theatre, ITU and ward monitoring, cardioversions, temporary cardiac pacing and IABPs.
• Participate in the hospital on‑call rota if required.
• Assist in moving patients from examination couch to trolley/chair and moves patients whilst on trolley/chair during pacemaker/ICD implantation, other catheter laboratory procedures, ITU and cardiac theatre procedures and pacemaker/ICD follow‑up clinics.
• Assist in cleaning clinic/catheter laboratory equipment and furniture at the end of investigation/procedure including infected cases and move heavy equipment.
• Wear a lead apron whilst working in angiography laboratories.
• Overcome objections or complaints from patients or their relatives regarding procedures using persuasion and tact.
• Behave tactfully and sympathetically towards patients who may be extremely anxious, especially when giving them information or results or when they are admitted in critical condition.
• During catheter laboratory procedures explain to patients the reasons for relevant tests and comfort patients during stressful events.
• Attend mortuaries at associated hospitals to download data from Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and to render the device safe for explant prior to cremation and/or post‑mortem.

• Caring– we put patients first, we provide patient and person‑centred care, we care about others’ needs and wellbeing, we listen, we are compassionate to ourselves and others, we reflect on our actions, we are respectful and welcoming.
• Ambitious– we innovate and strive for excellence, we act with integrity, we act on staff and patient feedback, we seek ways to improve the care and experience of others, we are efficient, we are committed to growth, we find new ways to deliver excellence.
• Inclusive– we respect each other and work collaboratively, we act on diverse views, we put ourselves in ‘others’ shoes’, we are building an anti‑racism organisation, we seek opportunities to collaborate, we show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.