Band 6 Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an Interest in CRM

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join their Device Service in the Cardiology Department. You will perform advanced cardiac physiology investigations, manage device therapy, and contribute to a highly diverse and inclusive environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a passion for enhancing their knowledge in cardiac services including device implantations and analysis. The position is based in Mere Green, UK, and offers support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing advanced Cardiac Physiology investigations.
• Ability to independently manage Device therapy and programme optimisation.
• Proficient in the performance and interpretation of ECGs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiac physiology interventions and analyses.
• Manage and conduct Exercise Tolerance Testing.
• Oversee Holter analysis for pacemakers and devices.

Skills

Advanced physiological testing

Data analysis and interpretation

Device therapy and programming

Independent interpretation of ECGs

Exercise Tolerance Testing management

Holter analysis

Cardiac catheterisation

Job description

This is an exciting development opportunity for a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service in a friendly Cardiology Department. Based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be supported and encouraged to develop the knowledge and skills to gain BHRS/IBHRE accreditation. You will be exposed to all aspects of the CRM Service including device implant and follow up including Conduction System Pacing and S‑ICD implant. There will also be a requirement to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, to include angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis. On occasion there may be a requirement to support services at other sites within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including:
• Perform advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT‑P and ICD/CRT‑D implantation and follow‑up with analysis of highly complex data and diagnostic information.
• Independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation.
• Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to:
• Performance, analysis and interpretation of resting ECGs, including independent interpretation for Direct Access patients.
• Manage physiologist‑led Exercise Tolerance Testing.
• Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices).
• Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases).
• Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow‑up.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.