Overview
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a tertiary provider of heart and lung services for the population of Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are seeking an experienced Physiologist with specialist expertise in pacing and electrophysiology to take on the role of Pacing Services Manager in the Cardiac Investigations Unit.
As a key member of the team, you will hold day‑to‑day responsibility for Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) services, collaborating with service managers, physiologists, nursing and cardiology teams. A major focus of the role will be the development and expansion of remote monitoring services, helping us to meet increasing activity demands while delivering an excellent patient experience.
We perform a high volume of complex cardiac rhythm work, including EP studies, ablations and implantation of over 900 pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and implantable loop recorders each year, supported by physiologist‑led follow‑up and remote monitoring clinics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and collaborative leader who can drive service development and uphold the highest clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Cardiac Clinical Physiologist for devices and EP, providing expert technical and clinical input into device programming, procedures, and patient management.
* Autonomously manage, coordinate and oversee all activities related to the Cardiac Rhythm Management Service at Lancashire Cardiac Centre, including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and implantable loop recorders.
* Provide operational and professional leadership for specialist cardiac physiologists working within the CRM service and act as the regional technical expert across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
* Develop and maintain clinical pathways, protocols and standards to support high‑quality, safe and efficient service delivery.
* Work collaboratively with clinical, managerial and procurement stakeholders to ensure cost‑effective device management and budgetary stewardship across CRM services.
* Manage the local CRM database (Mediconnect) and ensure accurate reporting to national cardiac audits.
* Lead administrator for remote monitoring services, ensuring governance compliance and regular auditing of alerts, transmissions and disconnections.
* Oversee timely clinical review of all device patients, balancing capacity and demand with admin and physiology teams.
* Deliver quarterly audits and annual reports on device implant activity, complications, operator performance and improvement actions.
* Implement and track manufacturer and MHRA safety alerts, ensuring affected devices and patients are identified, informed and managed appropriately.
* Act as lead physiologist in device clinics, making clinical programming decisions that directly affect patient safety and outcomes.
* Supervise, train and support physiologists within the CRM service, including out‑of‑hours advice for device troubleshooting.
* Serve as the LSC Network’s technical lead for CRM pathways, protocols and service updates.
* Lead technical aspects of CRM service development in collaboration with consultants, CIU management and the LSC cardiac network.
* Collaborate with procurement, cardiology leadership and NHS teams on tenders, stock management, ordering, storage and invoice authorisation.
* Support annual forecasting of CRM activity and costs, contributing to business cases for service expansion.
* Produce monthly stock and activity reports for Finance and Audit, ensuring accurate PBR income recovery.
* Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, staying updated on innovations and technologies.
* Attend multidisciplinary meetings, advising on complex device issues and future service needs.
* Support research and audit initiatives within CRM at Lancashire Cardiac Centre.
* Communicate complex device information to patients, relatives and clinicians clearly and sensitively, including safety restrictions and procedural needs.
* Deliver education sessions and updates across the LSC Network for patients and healthcare professionals.
* Develop patient information materials, leaflets and support resources with the wider device team.
* Ensure physiology input to weekly Device MDT meetings and provide data for ongoing audit cycles.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in pacing and/or electrophysiology.
* BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and BHRS accreditation.
* Strong leadership, service‑development and communication skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans seeking a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026.
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