Advanced Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist Rhythm Management

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in England seeks an Advanced Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist specializing in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The successful candidate will provide cardiac diagnostic services, practice with autonomy, and lead a team. Ideal applicants have electrophysiology experience or training inclination. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. Flexibility in working hours available.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at Band 6 level.
• Practical and formal teaching.
• Multidisciplinary team work.
• Tertiary cardiac physiology practice.
• Participation in cardiac research.

Responsibilities

• Independently practises with high skill and autonomy in tertiary cardiology.
• Provides effective leadership of the cardiac physiology team.
• Participates in training and development of healthcare professionals.
• Participates in cardiac research.

Skills

Competent to practice a wide range of Cardiac Diagnostic procedures

Education

BSc Cardiac Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science

Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent experience/qualification

BHRS or IBHRE in Cardiac Devices or Electrophysiology

Teaching qualification

HCPC or ACHS Accreditation

Job description

Advanced Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist Rhythm Management

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Band 7 Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management (Electrophysiology experience is desirable)

Please Note: previous applicants need not apply

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our team at Manchester Foundation Trust who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services in a large tertiary centre, District General and the community setting.

The department offers a full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively developing new roles for service provision.

Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.

Any enquiries are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.

Flexible working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy at Advanced Specialist level in at least one field of tertiary cardiology. We are looking for someone with electrophysiology experience or who is interested in training in electrophysiology.

Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy in a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures.

Provides effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when required.

Actively participates in practical and theoretical training and development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside of the organisation.

Participates in cardiac and associated medical research as integral to the role.

To undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Principal Cardiac Physiologist.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at a scale larger than most NHS Trusts. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and drive research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

We are proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure to encourage high-quality research programmes. We are also embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protect your health and wellbeing and shape the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains important information you’ll need before submitting an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Cardiac Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science
• Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent experience/qualification
• BHRS or IBHRE in Cardiac Devices or Electrophysiology
• Teaching qualification
• HCPC or ACHS Accreditation

Experience

• Relevant experience at Band 6 level
• Practical and formal teaching
• Multidisciplinary team work
• Tertiary cardiac physiology practice
• Participation in cardiac research

Skills

• Competent to practice a wide range of Cardiac Diagnostic procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (per annum, pro rata)