Overview
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a highly skilled Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiac Physiology team at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) within the Cardio-Respiratory department. The post supports plans to start bradycardia pacing implantation in North Devon and offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a rural North Devon setting near beaches and countryside.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-902-11449
Job locations: North Devon District Hospital; Raleigh Park; Barnstaple; Devon; EX314JB
Responsibilities
The job role is to perform clinical physiology duties within the sphere of "Cardiac Rhythm Management", acting as a physiologist/clinical scientist in this area. The post holder will provide specialist direction and expertise in the technical environment of device implantation and follow-up, as well as other aspects of CRM. They will act as a resource to provide expert and specialist advice, and work with the CRM lead and clinical colleagues to bring bradycardia pacing implantation to North Devon in the near future.
Key duties include:
* Provide professional direction and expertise in CRM clinical physiology.
* Support device implantation and follow-up activities.
* Collaborate with Cardiology Consultants, specialist nurses and other team members in a multidisciplinary setting.
Qualifications
* Completed a BSc (Hons) in clinical physiology or equivalent.
* IBHRE accreditation or at least 2 years of equivalent experience at band 6 or above with CPD focused on cardiac rhythm management.
Requirements and attributes
* Proven record of working to a high standard with excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
* Team player with ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
* Commitment to continuing professional development and skills updates as services develop.
Benefits
* 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 33 days plus bank holidays, with other family-friendly policies.
* Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.
* Salary sacrifice and discount options, NHS Pension scheme, cycle to work, car lease schemes, and other benefits.
* Support for CPD, training, and leadership qualifications.
Working pattern and contact
Working pattern: 33.5 hours per week. Interviews: To be confirmed. For further information, contact Sally-Anne Pester, Cardio-Respiratory HoD, on 01271 322475 or spester@nhs.net.
Equality and closing information
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and "At Risk" status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, combining the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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