Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Devices) | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is looking for a part-time Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to provide efficient, patient-focused Cardiac Device services. The role involves supporting fellow physiologists, maintaining clinical competencies, and assisting in the training of staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong medical technical skills and a commitment to quality care in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be skilled in providing a patient-focused Cardiac Device service.
• Experience in routine investigations including holter fitting and analysis.
• Competency in Echo is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Cardiac Device service.
• Assist with implant and follow up CIED services.
• Support training and assessment of Physiologists and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical competency

Teamwork

Technical skills

Job description

Overview

A exciting opportunity has arisen at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for part time Highly Specialist Cardiac Devices in the Cardio-respiratory Department.

The Cardio-respiratory Department has a base at both hospital sites with Cardiac Diagnostics based predominantly at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We also have a third diagnostic centre at Hollinswood House as part of the national Community Diagnostic Centre programme.

We require a highly skilled and driven Physiologist to be part of our comprehensive and dynamic Cardiac Device implant and follow-up service. They will be responsible to the Lead Device Physiologist and Head of Service in providing a strong senior team working predominantly in the Cardiac Device but supporting the physiologists across the department.

If you do not currently hold to BHRS written exam, we can offer a Band 7 annex 21 post to complete this and become a band 7 once received.

Responsibilities

• The role of the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist is to provide a high quality, patient focused, efficient Cardiac Device service within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Work in conjunction with the Head of Cardiorespiratory Services and other staff to ensure the service needs are met.
• To assist with a comprehensive implant and follow up CIED service, to include brady devices, ICD/CRT and diagnostic ILR monitoring
• To be working towards and/or maintain HRUK/IBHRE Accreditation.
• To be competent in performing, unsupervised all routine investigations in the department including, but not limited to, holter fitting and analysis, lead in ETT, physiological monitoring in Coronary angiography. Competency in Echo will also be encouraged if required.
• Maintain clinical competencies
• To support and facilitate the training and assessment of Physiologist, medical, technical and nursing staff

Additional information

The Cardiorespiratory Department is a large team split across two main sites with a third smaller diagnostic hub on Stafford Hub. The Cardiac Device team is based at PRH but you will support inpatient requests across the trust and sometimes a domiciliary setting. Outside of the device team, the Echo, admin and respiratory specialties within Cardiorespiratory work closely together, some staff are cross speciality which only enhances our service and creates a friendly, positive atmosphere.

Please see attached documents for detailed job description, main responsibilities and personal specification

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025