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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (with an Interest in CRM)

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting development opportunity for a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service in a friendly Cardiology Department.

Based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be supported and engouraged to develop the knowledge and skills to gain BHRS/IBHRE accreditation. You will be exposed to all aspects of the CRM Service including device implant and follow up including Conduction System Pacing and S-ICD implant.

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

*Perform highly specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including:

*Perform advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT-P and ICD/CRT-D implantation and follow-up with analysis of highly

complex data and diagnostic information. Independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring

individualised device optimisation.

*Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to:

* Performance, analysis and interpretation of resting ECGs, including independent interpretation for Direct Access patients.

* Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing

* Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices)

* Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases)

* Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up

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.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9013475-1

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent
  • RCCP / AHCS registration
  • BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
  • Professional Body Exams (ASCST)

Experience

Essential

  • Competent in invasive and noninvasive cardiology diagnostic techniques
  • Competent and independently working in Brady follow- up and Brady Implanting
  • Working towards independent and competence in Complex device follow-up and implant.
  • ILS
  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
  • IT skills
  • Confident to input to training of students and apprentices.

Desirable

  • Evidence of successfully passing the IBHRE or BHRS examination and working towards to full accreditation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent
  • RCCP / AHCS registration
  • BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
  • Professional Body Exams (ASCST)

Experience

Essential

  • Competent in invasive and noninvasive cardiology diagnostic techniques
  • Competent and independently working in Brady follow- up and Brady Implanting
  • Working towards independent and competence in Complex device follow-up and implant.
  • ILS
  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
  • IT skills
  • Confident to input to training of students and apprentices.

Desirable

  • Evidence of successfully passing the IBHRE or BHRS examination and working towards to full accreditation.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Lorraine Ricketts

lorraine.ricketts@uhb.nhs.uk

01214249675

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9013475-1

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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