Expert Cardiac Physiologist (Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Expert Cardiac Physiologist for a 12-month secondment. This role involves leadership and development within the Clinical Physiology department, providing expertise in cardiac rhythm management and remote monitoring. Successful candidates should demonstrate problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services as part of a multidisciplinary team. Join this inclusive organization committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current independent clinical practitioner expertise essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to leadership in cardiac diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop practitioners in the Clinical Physiology department.
• Provide expert advice to external institutions.
• Solve complex problems related to cardiac procedures.

Skills

Leadership in Clinical Physiology

Problem-solving

Collating clinical information

Technical report writing

Communication of complex data

Job description

Expert Cardiac Physiologist (Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices Remote Monitoring)

12 month Secondment, Band 8a.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for all practitioners in the Clinical Physiology department within the community Diagnostic Centre.
• Provide advice to external institutions, including primary care and all professional bodies within Cardiology.
• Exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems and making decisions that affect own areas of work, recognising when referral to Senior Management or Consultant staff is required.
• Independently collate complex clinical information from multiple sources to determine optimal procedure methodology.
• Independently set up and operate complex medical equipment as indicated for each procedure.
• Independently obtain analyses, perform complex calculations, interpret data, and compile accurate written complex technical reports for case notes.
• Communicate independent interpretations of complex technical and physiological data to guide physicians during high‑risk procedures.
• Regularly supervise individuals working or observing in the clinical environment, including visitors from other trusts and organisations.

Qualifications

• Currently working as an expert independent clinical practitioner, providing expertise at an expert specialist level.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and thrive as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality diagnostic service and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Strong commitment to strategic management leadership and development within the cardiac diagnostic services.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across its workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we support special requirements for applicants in their application process.