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Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Healthcare Scientist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
12 May 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 8 months (Until 31 January 2027 - Secondment Opportunity)
Posted Date
29 Apr 2026

Job overview

In this role you will lead by example to provide an excellent service for patients of all ages who have received, or are about to receive, an implanted cardiac device. As a leading Cardiothoracic centre we are exposed to a vast array of complex medical conditions and the opportunity for you to grow within the role is extensive.

  • Interview Date Wednesday 03 June 2026
  • 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

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Main duties of the job

  • Conduct brady and complex device outpatient and remote clinics inclusive of CSP, CRT and S-ICD.
  • Lead-role physiologist in brady and complex device implantation
  • Support student and team members with their role
  • In-house opportunity to continue professional development with attendance at internal courses.
  • Opportunity to participate in an on-call rota if desired.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Deliver a Highly specialist clinical Service in the CRM department.
  • Deliver highly specialist knowledge, implantation and follow-up clinics of multisite pacemakers and devices.
  • Work as an independent Cardiac Scientist to deliver a high standard of care to all patients, utilising evidence-based practice to optimise service provision.
  • Communicate complex information regarding CIED therapies to the wider MDT, providing support for those with specialist and non-specialist knowledge.
  • Availability to participate in an on-call rota providing a 24-hour emergency service for CIED implant and follow up, troubleshooting device issues for both adult and paediatric patients.