Closing date: 11 May 2026
Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologist in CRM (Development)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service. Based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop their skills in all aspects of the CRM Service including device implant and follow up including Conduction System Pacing and S-ICD.
Training will be provided to support the Physiologist to work towards successful transition to Band 6 within the CRM team and begin working towards successful BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation.
There will also be a requirement to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, to include angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis. On occasion there may be a requirement to support services at other sites within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Perform specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions.
2. Advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT‑P and ICD/CRT‑D implantation and follow‑up with analysis of complex data and diagnostic information. Prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation.
3. Performance, analysis, and interpretation of resting ECGs.
4. Manage physiologist‑led Exercise Tolerance Testing.
5. Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases).
6. Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow‑up.
7. Actively working toward or keen to work toward BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
Please note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
Qualifications
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Experience
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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