Advanced Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac Device Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; In loco; GBP 46.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced Band 7 Clinical Physiologist (Cardiac Device Specialist) to join the Cardiac Physiology team. The role focuses on implantation, programming, follow-up and optimisation of CIEDs, including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and loop recorders.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead device services, support implantation, remote monitoring and patient care, and contribute to governance and

Competenze

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent e.g. STP/PTP.
• BHRS/IBHRE accreditation or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Provide specialist cardiac device services across UHDB, supporting implantation, follow-up and management of CIEDs.
• Independently perform device interrogation, programming and optimisation; manage remote monitoring clinics.
• Lead on service development and contribute to clinical governance and staff training.

Conoscenze

Independent device follow-up

Device implant support

Service development leadership

Formazione

Degree in Clinical Physiology

BHRS/IBHRE accreditation

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac Device Specialist

The closing date is 23 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Physiologist (Cardiac Device Specialist) to join the Cardiac Physiology team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical and technical expertise in the implantation, programming, follow-up and optimisation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and implantable loop recorders. The role includes supporting device implantation procedures within the cardiac catheter laboratory, independently managing device follow-up and remote monitoring clinics, and providing expert advice on cardiac rhythm management.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and development of a high‑quality cardiac device service across UHDB, ensuring excellent patient‑centred care and outcomes. As a senior member of the department, they will support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and the training and development of junior staff.

This role is ideal for an experienced cardiac device specialist with advanced technical knowledge, strong clinical decision‑making abilities and a commitment to delivering safe, effective and innovative cardiac rhythm management services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist cardiac device services across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), supporting the implantation, follow‑up and management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). They will independently perform device interrogation, programming and optimisation, manage device and remote monitoring clinics, and provide expert clinical advice to patients and members of the multidisciplinary team. Closing date of applications: 23 November 2026 Interview date: 07 December 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent e.g. STP, PTP
• BHRS/IBHRE (or equivalent) accreditation

Experience

• Demonstrable post graduate experience as a senior clinical physiologist working in cardiac rhythm management
• Experience of working in a cardiac catheter suite providing support to a range of angiography procedures including left heart catheterisation and PCI

skills

• Independently performing cardiac device follow up and implant support
• Experience of leading on service development

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust