Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly specialised Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead and develop our CRM and Invasive service here at UHCW Trust.
About the Trust
UHCW is one of the largest acute trusts in the country with 17 Cardiology Consultants, delivering world‑class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology. It is rated good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK.
We are proud to be a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).
We are committed to building an inclusive organisation where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Our core values promote fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work independently as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of CRM devices and invasive procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
2. Actively contribute to service developments and expansion.
3. Manage a team of Cardiac Physiologists, participate in appraisals and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
4. Ensure relevant accreditation is maintained for self and team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 specialist practitioner in CRM and Cath lab procedures and techniques.
* Provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
* Provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with operational procedures and national guidelines.
* Work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximised capacity and robust service delivery.
* Ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
* Actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in audits, capacity and demand planning and supporting business case developments.
* Experienced in CP‑led services and how the implementation of such services would be introduced to UHCW, to drive efficiencies and meet capacity needs.
* Manage a team of cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses.
* Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.
* Undertake further training as required for professional development and service provision and be actively involved in clinical governance of service and service development.
* Manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained to ensure effective utilisation of resources and continual service delivery.
* Support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines to ensure compliance with Trust and operational requirements.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Position Details
The post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department and be responsible for managing a team of Cardiac Physiologists, as well as supporting the training needs of junior physiologists and specialist registrars.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.
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