Highly Specialised CRM Cardiac Physiologist

Highly Specialised CRM Cardiac Physiologist Band 7

Main area Cardiac Physiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Cardiac Investigations Unit works 8am to 5.15pm with a 30 minute break, Monday-Friday; full-time individuals work 4 days a week with a fixed day off, working their day off every 4 weeks to total full-time hours) Job ref 269-SFT10015

Site Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Town Salisbury Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/:59

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Job overview

Are you a dedicated and experienced Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for providing exceptional care in cardiac rhythm management? Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in CRM to join our dynamic and supportive team, whether you are looking to advance your career or embrace a new challenge.

Why Join Us?

We are embarking on an exciting phase at SFT:

• Supportive and proactive leadership: A CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist is in place, driving service innovation, clinical excellence and quality assurance, working alongside a collaborative, supportive and engaged Consultant body.
• Programme Expansion: We have Conduction System Pacing and Leadless Pacing programmes and have expanded our remote monitoring service to encompass all our patients.
• New Facilities: Recently relocated to a larger, refurbished Cardiac Investigation Unit, featuring new clinic rooms, admin spaces, and staff areas.
• Commitment to Development: A strong track record in supporting professional development, including exams, academic study, and representation at national and regional meetings.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our Cardiology Department, you will provide specialist cardiac rhythm management services, including device implantation, programming and follow-up, helping to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Independently managing follow-up of all Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) devices, including remote monitoring, and reprogramming devices in line with national and local guidelines.
• Supporting implantation of pacemakers (including leadless and conduction system pacing), ICDs (including S-ICDs) and CRT devices.
• Assisting the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist with service development and daily operations, including stock management, quality assurance, data submission and manufacturer advisories.
• Contributing to non-invasive cardiac investigations, including exercise testing, ambulatory monitoring and ECG services.
• Maintaining professional development by keeping up to date with emerging evidence, technology and national guidance, with support from the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What We Offer:

• Balanced Work Pattern: A 4-day week with every 4th week being a 5-day week. Part-time and flexible working will also be considered.
• Development Opportunities: Support for continuing professional development, academic study, and national representation.
• A Beautiful Location: Work in the historic and picturesque city of Salisbury, with easy access to the New Forest and the coast.

About You:

• Fully Qualified and Accredited: BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society), IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) or EHRA (European Heart Rhythm Association) accreditation is essential.
• Highly Experienced in CRM: Demonstrable expertise in device implantation, follow-up, and troubleshooting.
• Committed to Excellence: Passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Team-Oriented: A collaborative professional who works well within a multidisciplinary team.

Education, qualification and training

• Evidence of formal training/qualifications equivalent to Healthcare Scientist Practitioner degree level; including BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology
• BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA certification
• ILS certification
• RCCP/AHCS registration
• Demonstration of academic interest

Experience

• Significant independent CRM device experience including implant with autonomous reporting
• Significant experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
• Evidence of recent continued professional development
• Evidence of teaching
• Examples of service development
• Experience of audit and data reporting
• Experience of quality assurance processes

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision, and to manage own workload and that of others where appropriate
• Ability to oversee junior members of staff and guide training as appropriate
• Aptitude to work within small teams and wider multidisciplinary team
• Motivation to develop skills and embrace innovation
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Able to work under pressure in complex and emergency situations
• Able to work as part of a team to ensure the best outcome for the patient

Other Job-Related Requirements

• Ability to participate in on-call service
• Proficient in a wide range of IT systems including electronic patient records
• Good attendance and time keeping

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. Take a look at our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for more detailed information

These include but aren't limited to:-

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and