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Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Devices

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

The closing date is 20 May 2025

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Job summary

Chief Cardiac Physiologist/ Scientist - Devices

(Recruitment and Retention Payment of 12.5% of basic salary pa pro rata for two years from start date)

The Cardiac Department is seeking an experienced, accredited Devices Physiologist who is keen to join a fast paced and dynamic CRM team.

Our department sits within a wider Cardiology service which includes 15 Consultant Cardiologists with a variety of specialist roles, 2 cardiac cath labs providing both 24/7 interventional services and device implants (including CRT, HV, S-ICDs etc) and a variety of Specialist Nurses.

The CRM team delivers both the invasive service within the labs, and the non-invasive investigations, with a large emphasis on remote monitoring of devices and OP and IP device clinics including CRT optimisation and complex lists. We also offer a Physiologist Led ILR implant service.

The department is made up of around 30 staff, including Clinical Scientists, Physiologists, Cardiographers and a range of trainees from STP students to Apprentice Associate Practitioners.

Education, staff development and career progression is hugely important to us and if this sounds like the supportive and innovative team that you would like to be in, please get in touch.

Main duties of the job

Applicants to the posts should have BSc Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or equivalent and BHRS/IBHRE accreditation or equivalent; they should demonstrate competency in a range of non-invasive procedures, as well as be competent in all aspects of device and interventional service delivery. This post is suitable for experienced device Physiologists who are able to demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning.

To all applicants we offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career. This is evidenced in the fact that the department has previously been awarded the Work Placed Educator Award for Excellence and Best Work Placed Educator Award from Plymouth University.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Short term recruitment & retention premia of 12.5% for 2 years

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

156-7118955

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

  • BSc. in Clinical Physiology or other recognised professional training programme e.g. Scientist Training Programme (STP)
  • Individual BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in CRM services

Desirable

  • ILS/ALS certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert understanding of all aspects of CRM services
  • Expert understanding of all aspects of interventional services

Desirable

  • Practical experience and knowledge of other areas of Cardiac Physiology

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate complex and specialist information to patients and carers
  • Able to plan, organise and deliver a broad range of complex activities
Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

  • BSc. in Clinical Physiology or other recognised professional training programme e.g. Scientist Training Programme (STP)
  • Individual BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in CRM services

Desirable

  • ILS/ALS certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert understanding of all aspects of CRM services
  • Expert understanding of all aspects of interventional services

Desirable

  • Practical experience and knowledge of other areas of Cardiac Physiology

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate complex and specialist information to patients and carers
  • Able to plan, organise and deliver a broad range of complex activities

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Claire Murray

claire.murray31@nhs.net

01872252433

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Short term recruitment & retention premia of 12.5% for 2 years

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

156-7118955

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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