Lead Physiologist for Cardiac Devices

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Physiologist in Cardiac Devices at a prominent NHS Trust. This role involves overseeing cardiac device services, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing technical resources effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Service, implementing protocols and enhancing service delivery. With a commitment to staff development, this position offers a chance to inspire and train junior professionals in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team at the forefront of cardiac care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical cardiology at a higher specialist level.
• Management skills for developing cardiac device services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of technical resources for quality patient service.
• Ensure effective HR management and staff recruitment.

Skills

Technical Cardiology

Patient Care

Staff Management

Emergency Medical Intervention

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology

BHRS Accreditation

ILS/ALS Certification

Job description

Job summary

A exciting opportunity has arisen at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a Lead in 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 Lead Physiologist for our increasingly busy Cardiac Device implant and follow-up service. They will be responsible for working with the Head of Service as part of the core management structure of the department . Implementing process and protocols, in line with BHRS and GIRFT recommendations across the Cardiac Device service for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

Main duties of the job

Key Roles

• Responsible for overseeing the management of technical resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring the smooth running of a quality service to all patients.
• Management and planning of the further development of cardiac devices services across the Trust.
• Responsible for the quality of the cardiac devices service provision, including audit, research, and development, procurement and quality assurance of all equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring effective resource and HR management across the services ensuring appropriate capacity to meet clinical demand, with a focus on inpatient flow.
• Responsible for staff recruitment and development; student and trainee teaching and assessments including provision of relevant training to junior doctors. To motivate and inspire junior staff to develop their skills and qualifications.
• To ensure that high quality cardiac devices services are delivered to nationally agreed standards.
• To ensure all necessary training and support is provided for Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers at all levels as required.
• The post holder will be able to agree an individual job plan, but it is envisaged that they will work clinically in their given profession a minimum of 50% of the time

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of district general hospital services for nearly half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wale and employs almost 6000 people.

Our main service locations are The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury. Together the hospitals have just over 700 beds and assessment & treatment trolleys. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical and critical care.

The Cardiac Device Service is based at the Princess Royal in Telford and implants/follows up both brady and complex devices. We have just started a conduction system pacing service and fully supports physiologist led ILR implants.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-PCD-299

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• BHRS accreditation or equivalent
• ILS/ALS certification

Desirable

• Management or Leadership Qualification
• RCCP registraion or eligibility

Experience Essential

• Extensive practical experience in technical cardiology, with extensive experience of working at higher specialist level of independent practice.

Desirable

• Experience in people/team management

Knowledge Essential

• In depth knowledge of technical cardiology, including practice with a wide array of complex technical equipment.
• In depth knowledge of investigation, diagnosis and therapy in all areas of technical Cardiology
• To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action.

Desirable

• Experience in applying theoretical knowledge into patient care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• BHRS accreditation or equivalent
• ILS/ALS certification

Desirable

• Management or Leadership Qualification
• RCCP registraion or eligibility

Experience Essential

• Extensive practical experience in technical cardiology, with extensive experience of working at higher specialist level of independent practice.

Desirable

• Experience in people/team management

Knowledge Essential

• In depth knowledge of technical cardiology, including practice with a wide array of complex technical equipment.
• In depth knowledge of investigation, diagnosis and therapy in all areas of technical Cardiology
• To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action.

Desirable

• Experience in applying theoretical knowledge into patient care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)