# Cardiac Physiologist (CRM)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Closed
- **Employer:** East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** East Lancashire NHS Trust
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £38682- £46,580
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-12T08:20:38.856Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackburn/East_Lancashire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8223223
- **Employer website:** https://www.elht.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

To perform a full range of cardiac physiology duties within a large district general, with the emphasis on patient centred care. You will be involved in the wide range of cardiac investigations carried out by the department including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and analysis, cardiac catheterisation, exercise tests, tilt tests, device implants and follow ups (including complex devices). The post holder will also assist with the training of students and junior members of the department.

The post holder will be expected to be working towards accreditation or hold accreditation in Cardiac Rhythm Management (BHRS).

Please note that we would consider a Band 5 newly qualified and training will be provided.

### Main duties of the job

Non-Invasive

- Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs; ambulatory ECG monitors; ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders; exercise tolerance tests, physiologist and doctor led; tilt table testing

Invasive

- Patient monitoring, haemodynamic recording and reporting during diagnostic and interventional angiography
- Work independently and be able to supervise and troubleshoot in the cardiac catheter lab in procedures such as but not limited to PCI, PPCI, OCT, rotablation, IVUS, pressure wires, shock wave, CTOs, temporary pacing wires and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- To be able to recognise and deal with acute situations which involve the need for external pacing, defibrillation and/or CPR.
- Support and participate in the on-call cath lab service

Cardiac Rhythm Management

- Involvement in the Implantable Loop Recorder follow up service, including analysis, reporting of data, and communication with patients on service use
- Provide technical assistance during cardiac device implants including pacemakers, conduction system pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices.
- Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Non-Invasive Cardiology

- Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG monitors, ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders
- Lead, interpret and report exercise tolerance tests, physiologist and doctor led
- Lead, interpret and report tilt table testing

Invasive Cardiology

- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- Active involvement in the Implantable Loop Recorder follow up service, including analysis and reporting of data, and communication with patients on service use
- Provide technical assistance during cardiac device implants including pacemakers, conduction system pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation in accordance with BHRS guidelines and departmental standards.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science/Equivalent

**Essential**

- Degree in relevant field
- Registration with RCCP/AHCS
- ILS/ALS
- Demonstration of evidence based team work
- Demonstration of evidence and knowledge in Cardiology Investigations
- Demonstration of evidence and knowledge in Cardiology Devices
- Ability to work independently
- flexibility and on- call

**Desirable**

- Participates in audits
- Understanding of NICE and NHSE

## Documents

- [privacy notice (pdf, 305.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1761)
- [job description (pdf, 105.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10532179)
- [person specification (pdf, 446.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10532180)
- [benefits of working at elht (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2405)
- [additional candidate information 2024 (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2494)

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