Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an Interest in CRM

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join its established Device Service. You will conduct advanced physiological testing, manage device therapies, and support the Device On Call Service. The ideal candidate will possess BHRS/IBHRE accreditation and will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. This full-time role requires 37.5 hours per week, working primarily at Good Hope Hospital.

Qualifications

• Accredited to support all aspects of the CRM Service.
• Independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy.
• Experience in managing physiologist-led exercise testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions.
• Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing.
• Conduct analysis of complex pacemakers and implantable devices.

Skills

Advanced physiological testing

Device therapy prescription

Clinical investigations

Education

BHRS/IBHRE accreditation

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service in a friendly Cardiology Department. The role is based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where we perform device implant and follow up including Conduction System Pacing and S-ICD implant. As a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist you will be BHRS/IBHRE accredited to support all aspects of the CRM Service. There is a requirement to support the Device On Call Service. You will also be required to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, to include angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis. This is full time role working 37.5 hours per week across 4 days, 08.00-18.00. On occasion there may be a requirement to support services at other sites within the Trust. 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. Currently we perform an on-call rota for complex devices and expect an accredited Band 7 physiologist to take part in this. 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.