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Job summary

Main area
Cardiovascular Services
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To include on-call)
Job ref
328-CVS-7815850
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/03/2026 23:59

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Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CRM

Band 7

Job overview

Annex 21 would be considered for anyone who did not meet the full essential criteria (2 years training programme)

The post holder would be required to provide technical expertise, knowledge, and training in the fields of  cardiac pacing, ICD’s and CRT devices (Cardiac Rhythm Management – CRM).

They would ensure that the CRM service runs smoothly and efficiently.

They would provide a positive and effective leadership to the Cardiac Physiology / Healthcare Science workforce.

They would participate in CRM implants, running and supporting CRM clinics, including face to face and remote device clinics.

They would be required to support device patients undergoing treatment/tests in other areas in the trust e.g. radiotherapy, MRI, theatres, A&E, endoscopy, ward admissions etc. 

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday.

They will also be required to participate in the on-call rota for cardiac catheter labs, urgent on-call CRM device implants, including Saturday cardiac catheter lab lists.

The post holder would rotate through other diagnostic areas of the catheter labs and Cardiac Investigations Unit at James Cook University Hospital and the cardiology department at The Friarage, Northallerton.

 

Main duties of the job

To provide technical expertise, knowledge and training in the field of cardiac rhythm management (CRM) 

The post holder would also rotate through other diagnostic areas of the catheter labs and Cardiac Investigations Unit at James Cook University Hospital and the cardiology department at The Friarage, Northallerton.

They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.

They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.

They will also be required to participate in the on-call rota for cardiac catheter labs, urgent on-call CRM device implants, including Saturday cardiac catheter lab lists.

 

Working for our organisation

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff.  This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.  You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

•    Your Leadership Impact
•    Leading your Team to Success
•    Leading Into the Future 
•    Service Improvement for Beginners
•    Developing your Service Improvement Skills 
•    Lean Practitioner 

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

•    Explore leadership within the NHS
•    Promote Trust values and behaviours
•    Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills 
•    Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
  • AHCS (Academy for Healthcare Science) registration or equivalent
  • Masters level structured study through successful completion of BHRS/IBHRE accreditation in CRM devices (or for B7 development post candidate would need to be working towards and gained accreditation within 18-24 months of appointment)
  • Up to date Immediate Life Support Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of Leadership Qualification.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience working in the field of CRM device management as a Highly Specialist Physiologist/Clinical Scientist
  • Significant competence in invasive cardiology procedures - PPCI, TAVI, CRM device implants
  • Able to perform a broad range of cardiology diagnostic tests employed within CIU
  • Knowledge of current guidelines and protocols in area of specialist clinical expertise

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience in independent working in specialist clinical field
  • Training and mentoring experience
  • Maintain own CPD portfolio

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ezra May
Job title
Lead CRM Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 854607
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