Highly Specialised CRM Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

• Main area: Cardiac Physiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management
• Grade: Band 7
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 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)
• Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata for part-time
• Salary period: Yearly
• Closing date: 22/05/2025 23:59

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, or if you're graduating from the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in CRM in the summer, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We welcome guiding you in a progression role, from Band 6 to Band 7, including full support to undertake BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society) certification.

Why Join Us?

• New Leadership: A new CRM Lead Consultant and CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist are in place, driving service innovation and clinical excellence.
• Programme Expansion: 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 be responsible for delivering expert care in cardiac rhythm management, including device implantation, programming, and follow-up. Your work will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in a modern and forward-thinking environment.

• CRM Device Management: Independently follow up all CRM devices (including remote monitoring). Reprogram devices in line with national and local guidelines. Support implantation of pacemakers, ICDs (including S-ICDs), CRT devices, and conduction system pacing.
• Service Development & Leadership: Support the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist with service development and daily operations, including stock management, data entry/submission, and manufacturer advisories. Provide training to junior team members and the wider MDT.
• Coronary Angiography & Intervention: Participate in procedures, including pacemaker implantation and primary PCI service during normal hours.
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing: Contribute to exercise testing (including alongside radiology for perfusion scanning), ambulatory monitoring, and ECG services.
• Professional Development: Manage your own learning and stay up to date with emerging evidence and national guidance, with full 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 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.

What We Offer:

• Balanced Work Pattern: A 4-day week with every 4th week being a 5-day week.
• 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.
• Relocation payment: up to £2,000 (upon presentation of receipts). Terms and conditions including repayment clause apply.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need to be:

• Fully Qualified and Accredited: BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society) and IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) 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.

Apply now and be part of an exceptional team dedicated to making a difference in cardiac care.

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff.
• Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years.
• An additional day’s leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata.
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme.
• Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme.
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life’s challenges.
• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for home.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Uniform provided (where required).
• On-site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme.
• On-site health and fitness club.
• On-site car parking (fees and restrictions apply).
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring all employees have equal opportunities for development, promotions, and flexible working. The Trust promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training to ensure this.