Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Rotherham is seeking a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join their team. The role involves providing expert support in the implantation and follow-up of implantable cardiac devices and conducting various cardiac investigations. Applicants should have the appropriate qualifications and previous experience in cardiac physiology. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing a wide range of cardiac investigations.
• Experience as a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist.
• Postgraduate level Accreditation with British Heart Rhythm Society.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support in device implantation.
• Conduct remote monitoring and alert management.
• Undertake complex cardiac investigations.

Skills

Independent practitioner skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme or equivalent

HCPC/RCCP/AHCS Registration

Tools

Remote Monitoring systems

Job description

Overview

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to work as a Cardiac Device Specialist. You will join a focused team providing independent support within the Cardiac Device Service. The department offers the full range of implantable devices from simple pacemakers to complex devices and specialise in electrical CRT Optimisation. The department is progressive and performs Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment, Physiologist-Led ILR Implantation and a Scientist-Led Syncope Clinic. The Cardiac Physiology Service is evolving and requires flexible and forward-thinking staff to shape our future. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department.

Main duties

To independently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the implantation and follow-up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Consultant Clinical Scientist:

• Device implantation and technical follow-up
• Remote monitoring and alert management
• Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment
• Domiciliary visits
• Peri-operative planning
• Deactivation of implantable defibrillators
• CRT Optimisation and assessment of response
• Conduction system pacing/LBAP/HIS
• Physiologist implantation of loop recorders (according to job role)

To work flexibly in accordance with the South Yorkshire Complex Device Network and Device On-call rota/out of hours model. This may involve working on different sites and outside normal working hours, to deliver a 24-hour and 365-day Device Service. To undertake a range of cardiac investigations within the scope of professional practice (according to job role). To analyse and interpret complex data and report clinical findings which affect patient management and advise relevant clinical staff of their importance as necessary. Escalates time-critical findings as per departmental policy.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Details

Date posted: 10 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9165-25-08-084

Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
• HCPC/RCCP/AHCS Registration (HCPC expected within 18 months of recruitment)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification
• Post graduate level Accreditation with British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) or IBHRE

Desirable

• Relevant Training or Assessors Qualification

Experience

• Experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations/procedures at independent practice level
• Experience as a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist
• Experience as an independent practitioner in Pacemaker/ILR implantation and follow-up
• Experience as an independent practitioner of complex device implantation and follow-up (ICD/CRT)
• Experience as an independent practitioner using Remote Monitoring systems
• Experience in day-to-day organisation and administration of a busy device service
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Devices
• Specialism at postgraduate level

Desirable

• Experience of Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment as an independent practitioner
• Experience of implanting Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR)
• Experience in Conduction system pacing/LBAP

Knowledge

• Wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as complex devices
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac device programming in line with evidence-based practice
• Extensive knowledge of a range of Remote Monitoring Systems
• Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC registration
• Knowledge of NHS policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance

Additional information

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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD