Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist, CRM

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to lead and develop its CRM and Invasive service. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure high-quality patient care, and actively contribute to service developments. Applicants should have significant experience in CRM devices and Cath lab procedures. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within one of the largest acute Trusts in the country with a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working independently as a band 7 specialist practitioner.
• Experience with Catheter Lab procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Cardiac Physiologists.
• Provide support to DCI manager for Cardiac Investigations.
• Ensure diagnostic tests are performed accurately.

Skills

Experience in CRM devices

Leadership and team management

Operational management

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist, CRM

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly specialised Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead and develop our CRM and Invasive service here at UHCW Trust.

UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust's in the country. With 17 Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.

The post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department, and be responsible for managing a team of Cardiac Physiologists, as well as supporting the training needs of junior physiologists and specialist registrars.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• To work independently as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of CRM devices and invasive procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• To actively contribute to service developments and expansion.
• To manage a team of Cardiac Physiologists, participate in appraisals and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• Ensure relevant accreditation is maintained for self and team

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 specialist practitioner in CRM and Cath lab procedures and techniques.
• To provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
• To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
• To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximized capacity and robust service delivery.
• To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.
• Experienced in CP led services and how the implementation of such services would be introduced to UHCW, to drive efficiencies and meet capacity needs.
• To manage a team of cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses.
• Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.
• Undertake further training as required for both professional development and service provision and be actively involved in clinical governance of service and service development.
• To manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained, to ensure effective utilization of resources and continual service delivery.
• To support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines, to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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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.

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