Job Summary
This is an exciting development opportunity for a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service in a friendly Cardiology Department. Based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be supported and encouraged to develop the knowledge and skills to gain BHRS/IBHRE accreditation. You will be exposed to all aspects of the CRM Service including device implant and follow‑up, including Conduction System Pacing and S‑ICD implant. There will also be a requirement to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, to include angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis. On occasion there may be a requirement to support services at other sites within the Trust.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Perform highly specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT‑P and ICD/CRT‑D implantation and follow‑up with analysis of highly complex data and diagnostic information. Provide independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming, ensuring individualised device optimisation.
- Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service, including, but not limited to:
- Performance, analysis and interpretation of resting ECGs, including independent interpretation for Direct Access patients.
- Manage physiologist‑led Exercise Tolerance Testing.
- Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices).
- Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases).
- Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow‑up.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can thrive, knows they add value, and feels valued. We are committed to supporting staff diversity and ensuring reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities, long‑term health conditions, mental health or neurodiverse needs.
Qualifications
Essential: Please refer to the attached documents for the required qualifications for this role.
Desirable: Please refer to the attached documents for the desired qualifications for this role.
Experience
Essential: Please refer to the attached documents for the required experience for this role.
Desirable: Please refer to the attached documents for the desired experience for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.
Benefits
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 7
Salary: £39,959.00 to £56,515.00 yearly
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑Time, Flexible Working
Reference Number
304‑9012425‑4
Job Locations
Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR
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