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Job overview
A exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Physiologist who is BHRS (or equivalent) with suitable experience to assist in the planning and delivery of a specialised Cardiology diagnostics service to the Trust.
You will be an effective member of the Cardiology Labs team providing a high standard of Cardiac Physiological Services and excellent patient care.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our welcoming Aintree Cardiology Department.
We currently undertake a wide variety of non-invasive and invasive tests including ECG, Ambulatory Monitoring, Tilt Table Testing, Exercise Tolerance Testing,
Echocardiography (including Dobutamine and Exercise Stress Echo, Transoesophageal, Contrast and Bubble Studies, Specialist Valve Clinics, Advanced Imaging including Speckle Tracking and 3-D Echocardiography and Research), Cardiac Catheterisation and Permanent Pacing; both implant and follow up.
The candidates should have BHRS accreditation. Open to those currently working towards BHRS accreditation. Previous applicants who are in this position may reapply.
This is an ideal opportunity for a current band 7 seeking a change, or forward thinking suitably qualified Band 6 who is looking to develop their career further.
Main duties of the job
The Pacing/ Rhythm management team provide:
- Daily follow up clinics
- Remote follow up,
- A busy Brady implant service
- Physiologist lead ILR implant service (RLH site).
- Physiologist ILR explant service (RLH site).
- Services to an acute A&E department including unwell complex device patients
As a band 7 you will be a designated line manager to junior staff, completing performance and pay appraisals.
All candidates should be RCCP / AHCS/ HCPC registered
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Undertakes independently advanced Cardiac investigations and therapy.
- Undertake direct patient contact physiology procedures
- Analyse, interpret, and report complex clinical data (e.g. Ambulatory Monitoring) taking necessary departmental procedure when diagnosing an unexpected event liaising/advising with medical staff.
- To follow up and appropriately manage patients with implantable cardiac devices
- To document all investigations and or adjustments correctly.
- To maintain your professional development to be up to date with new device techniques/ advances
- Assist the implanting consultant in pacemaker implantation, performing initial checks etc
- Lead and supervise within ETT areas, including obtaining patient consent. Advises the appropriate clinician when necessary.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Good team leader
- Self-disciplined and motivated
- Adaptable
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time
- Able to motivate others
Skills
Essential
- Good computer skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
- Managerial skills
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Work under pressure
- Work to deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
- Importance of confidentiality
- Health and safety
- Data protection
- Wide range of cardiology knowledge including ECG’s and ambulatory ECG analysis
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Proficient in single chamber and dual chamber pacing
- Experience in training all grades of staff
Desirable
- Managerial experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Cardiac Clinical Physiologist or equivalent
- BHRS Accreditation
- ILS trained
- RCCP/AHCS registration
Desirable
- Managerial qualification
- Training for trainers’ certificate
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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