Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Rhythm Management

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Manchester is seeking dynamic individuals to join the cardiac diagnostic team. The role involves high-skilled practices in tertiary cardiology, leading teams, and participating in training and research. Candidates should be motivated to improve patient health and contribute to innovative services. This is an exciting opportunity to work at a major academic research centre committed to sustainable healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Independently practise with a high level of skill and autonomy at advanced specialist level in at least one field of tertiary cardiology.
• Perform a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures with a high level of skill and autonomy.
• Provide effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team.
• Actively participate in training and development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Participate in cardiac and associated medical research.

Job description

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 both 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 creating new roles for service provision.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Independently practise with a high level of skill and autonomy at advanced specialist level in at least one field of tertiary cardiology.
• Perform a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures with a high level of skill and autonomy.
• Provide effective day‑to‑day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when required.
• Actively participate in practical and theoretical training and development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside the organisation.
• Participate in cardiac and associated medical research as integral to the role.
• Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate to the band when requested by the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.

About Manchester Foundation Trust

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

Bringing together ten hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000‑strong 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 nothing short of extraordinary.

We have also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and to drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive – our electronic patient record system launched in September 2022.

We are proud to be a major academic research centre and education provider, offering a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high‑quality research programmes. We are also excited to embark on our Green Plan, which outlines 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.