Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiologist / Clinical Scientist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-Med-7340577-B
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist (CRM Specialist) - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced colleague who is keen to support the development of our recently introduced but rapidly expanding Device/CRM service.
The post-holder will be responsible for performing and reporting a wide range of invasive/non-invasive cardiac investigations, and will support the management and development of an effective and efficient angiography and device service.
Our device service includes brady implants, a newly initiated conduction system pacing service, and we are also increasing and enhancing our CRT-P and aspirational CRT-D service.
The post holder will be involved in implantation, on-site follow-up, satellite pacing follow up clinics and the teaching/supervision of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
With particular interest in our recently initiated Complex Devices CRM service, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to join our growing invasive team. Based at Peterborough City Hospital, you will provide specialist skills and leadership within a team offering diagnostic angiography and pacing implant and follow up services. Device follow up is provided at multiple sites outside of Peterborough which you will help to provide and co-ordinate. As this service seeks to grow, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop with it in out purpose built Cardiology unit.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
- Registration in the Cardiology modality through the Registration Council For Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or equivalent
- BHRS / IBHRE accreditation or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working in all areas of Cardiac Physiology
- Proficient in specialist non-invasive clinical technical cardiac investigations
- Ability to report at a high technical level across a range of diagnostic tests
Desirable criteria
- At least 3yrs experience as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist with some evidence of leadership/management during this time
- Advanced IT skills
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to frequently perform intricate physical tasks with a high level of concentration
- Able to help lead a team confidently and competently.
- High degree of knowledge/clinical acumen in related medical fields
- Able to work well under pressure
- Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields.
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to maintain standards of care and leadership in a busy environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team within the Trust and Primary Care
- Able to deputise for Head of Service
Desirable criteria
- Assertive yet approachable
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michael Purdon
- Job title
- Head of Cardiac Investigations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 673838
- Additional information
Sam Cullen Cardiac Physiologist for CRM/Devices
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 416741
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