Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an Interest in CRM

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join their Cardiology Department. The role involves performing advanced cardiac physiology tests and supporting the Device On Call Service. Candidates must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology, IBHRE/BHRS accreditation, and experience in complex cardiac investigations. This is a full-time position with a commitment to inclusive culture and development opportunities.

Benefits

Support for diversity and inclusion

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or Masters in Cardiac Science required.
• High-level knowledge in Clinical Physiology in at least one area.
• IBHRE/BHRS accreditation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced device therapy and programming.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostics as part of the Cardiac Physiology Service.
• Supervise and train medical personnel.

Skills

Advanced physiological testing

Supervisory experience

Cardiac catheterisation

Managing workload under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Research experience

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

IBHRE/BHRS accreditation

RCCP Registered

Tools

Complex diagnostic test equipment

Cardiology IT storage systems

Job description

Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an Interest in CRM

The closing date is 08 December 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 a 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. 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
• 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. 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.

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

• Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
• Research experience.
• Proficient at using a wide range of complex diagnostic test equipment including recognition of basic faults, calibration and quality control issues.
• Able to effectively evaluate equipment and services.
• Able to manage and requisition stock.
• Able to manage own and others' workload within a framework of competing priorities.
• Skilled in motivating and inspiring others.
• 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