Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM

NHS; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health trust in Sutton Coldfield seeks a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to support their busy Cardiology Department. The role includes advanced physiological testing, device management, and supporting on-call services. Candidates must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, possess appropriate accreditation, and demonstrate supervisory abilities in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations.
• Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
• Research experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced physiological testing during device implantation.
• Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing.
• Interpret and analyze complex cardiac data.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Confident in training medical personnel

Good interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology or Masters in Cardiac Science

IBHRE/BHRS accreditation

RCCP Registered

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM

The closing date is 13 October 2025

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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
• Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases)
• Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or Masters in Cardiac Science
• Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (Echocardiography or Devices).
• IBHRE/BHRS accreditation
• RCCP Registered
• ASCST/MSCST

Experience

• Experience and scientific knowledge through formal study, training and practice in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in the use of PCs and data entry.
• Experience of Cardiology IT storage systems.
• Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
• Research experience

Additional Criteria

• Confident to train medical personnel and technical colleagues.
• Confident and competent to write accurate clinical and technical reports.
• Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings.
• Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising.
• Confident at liaison with medical staff / technical / nursing staff and managers.
• Able to deal with conflicts.
• Capable of prioritisation.
• Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )
• Must be able to work as a team member
• Good interpersonal skills
• Motivation
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines
• To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues
• Awareness and understanding of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information.
• Able to deal appropriately with urgent clinical issues.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Familiar with the collection of statistical information and audit.
• Awareness and understanding of issues facing the NHS and those impacting on Cardiac Physiology either directly or indirectly.
• Flexible and reliable
• Possible 7 day working
• Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs
• Ability to work on call (essential when required)
• Experience in staff side matters and HR issues.

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.