Highly Specialised CRM Cardiac Physiologist

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.

Why Join Us?

We are embarking on an exciting phase at SFT:

• New Leadership: A new CRM Lead Consultant and CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist are in place, driving service innovation and clinical excellence.
• Programme Expansion: We have aConduction System Pacing programme and are expanding our remote monitoring service to encompass all our patients in the coming years.
• New Facilities: 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

Repayment clause applies to the welcome payment. The welcome payments is for £10,560 and is subject to a 2-year contract. The welcome payment will be made in the following tranches. The first payment of £5280 will be made on commencement with the trust, and a further £5280 payment will be made on 25th month of service. This welcome payment is only open to applicants joining us as a full-time or part-time permanent employees.*

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 following up all CRM devices (including remote monitoring). Reprogramming devices in line with national and local guidelines. Supporting implantation of pacemakers, ICDs (including S-ICDs), CRT devices, and Conduction System Pacing.
• Independently following up all CRM devices (including remote monitoring).
• Reprogramming devices in line with national and local guidelines.
• Supporting implantation of pacemakers, ICDs (including S-ICDs), CRT devices, and Conduction System Pacing.
• Service Development & Leadership: Supporting the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist with service development and daily operations, including stock management, data entry/submission, and manufacturer advisories. Providing training to junior team members and the wider MDT
• Supporting the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist with service development and daily operations, including stock management, data entry/submission, and manufacturer advisories.
• Providing training to junior team members and the wider MDT
• Coronary Angiography & Intervention: Participating in procedures, including a Primary PCI service during normal hours and pacemaker implantation.
• Participating in procedures, including a Primary PCI service during normal hours and pacemaker implantation.
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing: Contributing to exercise testing (including alongside radiology for perfusion scanning), ambulatory monitoring, and ECG services.
• Contributing to exercise testing (including alongside radiology for perfusion scanning), ambulatory monitoring, and ECG services.
• Professional Development: Managing your own learning and staying up to date with emerging evidence and national guidance, with full support from the Trust.
• Managing your own learning and staying up to date with emerging evidence and national guidance, with full support from the Trust.

If you are ready to advance your career in a role that combines clinical expertise with a balanced working life, we would love to hear from you!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 applies.

Welcome payment: 20% of starting salary payable in two tranches – half on commencement, and the remaining payment after 12 months in post, subject to a minimum two year contract. Terms and conditions including repayment clause applies. **

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.