# Advanced Cardiac Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-cardiac-physiologist-cardiac-rhythm-management/c9ac05b2-0877-4e5d-a7b3-0c85b6111183 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-cardiac-physiologist-cardiac-rhythm-management/c9ac05b2-0877-4e5d-a7b3-0c85b6111183.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warwick - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T11:13:08.792Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Warwick/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiac_Physiology/Cardiac_Physiology-v8099912 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8099912?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced Advanced Cardiac Physiologist to join our forward-thinking Cardiology team. The role encompasses CRM and catheter lab services, supporting a wide range of devices including pacemakers, CRTs, ICDs, S-ICDs, Micras, and conduction system pacing. The post holder will assist with complex implants, perform device follow-up, and contribute to service development. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong clinical, technical, and leadership skills while driving innovation and delivering high-quality patient care. ### Main duties of the job To provide clinical leadership in cardiac rhythm management service including remote monitoring services, working alongside other physiologist leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service. The role involves supervision and training of junior members of the team, and wider training of other staff groups as required. You will be expected to refresh and extend your own clinical skills and partake in service development and research within the trust. Working over South Warwickshire NHS foundation trust, predominantly based at the Warwick site. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Key Result Areas: - Clinical/Technical Duties To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service and technical invasive cardiology service and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to cardiac/life-threatening emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilst reviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. Training, Teaching and Research Responsibilities Regular participation with MDT, cardiology research, performing clinical trials, audit and equipment testing. Involvement with the training of junior team and other staff members. Support in the training of internal and external students pursuing a career in Cardiology. Commitment to continual professional development through self-directed learning as well as relevant courses and qualifications. Develop areas of interest within the department. Participate in the Trust appraisal process and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives  Care for Patients and/or Service Users Ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated to provide accurate results and patient safety at all times, taking appropriate action to rectify any faults. Interact with both patients and staff in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. Actively maintain a safe and clean working environment. Work independently and as part of a team supporting patients, colleagues and other professionals in the delivery of care. Every employee has a duty of care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with  Planning and Organisation Good planning and organisational skills of own and clinics daily work schedules, ensuring correct staff, equipment and stock control of consumables. Communication Good written and verbal communication skills with awareness of handling sensitive information. Effective communication with the team in the department and all levels of personnel. Effective communication with patients were there may be barriers to understanding. ## Job Details We are seeking an experienced Advanced Cardiac Physiologist to join our forward-thinking Cardiology team. The role encompasses CRM and catheter lab services, supporting a wide range of devices including pacemakers, CRTs, ICDs, S-ICDs, Micras, and conduction system pacing. The post holder will assist with complex implants, perform device follow-up, and contribute to service development. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong clinical, technical, and leadership skills while driving innovation and delivering high-quality patient care. ## Job Description To provide clinical leadership in cardiac rhythm management service including remote monitoring services, working alongside other physiologist leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service. The role involves supervision and training of junior members of the team, and wider training of other staff groups as required. You will be expected to refresh and extend your own clinical skills and partake in service development and research within the trust. Working over South Warwickshire NHS foundation trust, predominantly based at the Warwick site. ## Responsibilities Key Result Areas: Clinical/Technical Duties To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service and technical invasive cardiology service and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to cardiac/life-threatening emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilst reviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. Training, Teaching and Research Responsibilities Regular participation with MDT, cardiology research, performing clinical trials, audit and equipment testing. Involvement with the training of junior team and other staff members. Support in the training of internal and external students pursuing a career in Cardiology. Commitment to continual professional development through self-directed learning as well as relevant courses and qualifications. Develop areas of interest within the department. Participate in the Trust appraisal process and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives Care for Patients and/or Service Users Ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated to provide accurate results and patient safety at all times, taking appropriate action to rectify any faults. Interact with both patients and staff in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. Actively maintain a safe and clean working environment. Work independently and as part of a team supporting patients, colleagues and other professionals in the delivery of care. Every employee has a duty of care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with Planning and Organisation Good planning and organisational skills of own and clinics daily work schedules, ensuring correct staff, equipment and stock control of consumables. Communication Good written and verbal communication skills with awareness of handling sensitive information. Effective communication with the team in the department and all levels of personnel. Effective communication with patients were there may be barriers to understanding. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Sound knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple/complex device implants and diagnostic catheters - Evidence of continuing professional development - To interpret and make judgements on all tests which may alter a patients treatment or management as an Independent Practitioner - Ability to make judgements on patients welfare and compare a range of options which may include addition investigations, discontinuation of a test or admittance to hospital - Ability to write clear test reports as an independent practitioner for routine and complex procedures - To review and make judgements on test results that have been carried out by other members of staff - Ability to provide a range of complex facts, analysis and interpretation of all areas within the cardiology discipline - To use advanced analytical and judgemental skills with regards to national and local policies - Advanced skills in the provision of complex facts, analyses and interpretation - Ability to prioritise all patient investigations - Awareness of when to escalate adverse findings to Cardiology outreach in accordance with departmental protocol. - Adaptable to varying working environments and conditions - Ability to work independently - Ability to concentrate for long periods of time during complex cases. - Demonstration of leadership and negotiation skills with patients, carers, wards staff and other professions allied to medicine. - Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels in person and on the telephone - To prepare and tabulate data for presentation using Microsoft Excel and other relevant programmes/packages to the department on a monthly basis, if required - Excellent word processing and IT skills - Evidence of involvement in recent research and development. ### Experience **Essential** - High level of specialist knowledge in areas of non-invasive cardiology, equivalent to that of master’s level - Extensive experience in physiological investigations - Extensive relevant experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service and general physiological measurements experience - Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up - Experience in staff teaching/mentoring **Desirable** - Experience in staff management - Experience in performing appraisals - Experience in service development ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent - Intermediate Life Support Skills - Heart Research UK or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners in Devices or Electrophysiology - Advanced Life Support - RCCP or equivalent registration - Post grad Studies in relevant field **Desirable** - Teaching certificate/ Assessors Award ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Excellent planning, organisational and negotiation skills - Positive attitude to change - Ability to motivate and supervise staff ### Other Job requirements **Essential** - Must be able to show flexibility, if required, in working hours. - Able to cross site work - Ability to wear a lead apron - Ability to work extended working hours ## Documents - [advanced cardiac physiologist crm jd (pdf, 160.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397550) - [advanced cardiac physiologist crm ps (pdf, 160.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397551) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.