The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 09 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and knowledgeable Cardiac Physiologist to work as a Cardiac Device Specialist. You will join a focussed team providing independent support across the full range of implantable devices from simple pacemakers to complex devices. The department is progressive and performs Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment, Physiologist-Led ILR Implantation and a Scientist-Led Syncope Clinic. The service is evolving and requires flexible and forward thinking staff to shape our future.

This is a band 7 vacancy but applications are welcome from highly motivated individuals seeking a development opportunity within CRM (grading in keeping with experience). Applicants for a Band 6 development post must be practising in cardiac devices at Band 6 level, be on the HCPC register and have evidence of ongoing post graduate level training, such as completion of the British Heart Rhythm Society Exam. For the Band 7 role, full BHRS accreditation is mandatory along with wide reaching experience of complex devices at an independent practice level, leadership skills and at least 12months experience at Band 6 level. LBAP experience and/or Physiologist ILR-Implanter skills are desirable.

Main duties of the job

As a Cardiac Device Specialist within a dedicated, highly focused team you will:

Develop & maintain clinical expertise across the full range of cardiac devices (PPM, ILR, CRT, ICD, LBAP) delivering evidence based practice
Be responsible for a designated area within the department
Demonstrate leadership skills & initiative to assist in the day-to-day coordination of the Cardiac Physiology Service
Actively support the department to achieve IQIPS accreditation

Working hours are 8am to 6pm 4 days per week.

We are committed to providing a high quality service and actively encourage personal professional development and further training. Please contact the recruiting manager for further information. Informal visits encouraged.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-084c

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent
HCPC/RCCP/ AHCS Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification.
Evidence of working towards Post graduate level Accreditation with British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) or IBHRE (full accreditation required for B7 post)

Desirable

Relevant Training or Assessors Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac investigations/ procedures at independent practice level
Practising as a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist (12months experience required for B7 post)
Experience as an independent practitioner in Pacemaker implantation and follow-up
Competent in complex device implantation and follow-up (ICD/CRT) (documented independent practice expected for B7)
Competent using Remote Monitoring systems (documented independent practice expected for B7)
Experience in the day-to-day organisation and administration of a busy device service
Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Devices Specialism at post graduate level
Competent in Cardiac Angiography as an independent practitioner

Desirable

Experience of Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment as an independent practitioner
Experienced Physiologist-Implanter of Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR)
Experienced in Conduction system pacing/LBAP

Knowledge

Essential

Wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as complex devices
Extensive knowledge of cardiac device programming in line with evidence based practice
Knowledge of a range of Remote Monitoring Systems
Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC registration
Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent
HCPC/RCCP/ AHCS Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification.
Evidence of working towards Post graduate level Accreditation with British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) or IBHRE (full accreditation required for B7 post)

Desirable

Relevant Training or Assessors Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac investigations/ procedures at independent practice level
Practising as a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist (12months experience required for B7 post)
Experience as an independent practitioner in Pacemaker implantation and follow-up
Competent in complex device implantation and follow-up (ICD/CRT) (documented independent practice expected for B7)
Competent using Remote Monitoring systems (documented independent practice expected for B7)
Experience in the day-to-day organisation and administration of a busy device service
Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Devices Specialism at post graduate level
Competent in Cardiac Angiography as an independent practitioner

Desirable

Experience of Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment as an independent practitioner
Experienced Physiologist-Implanter of Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR)
Experienced in Conduction system pacing/LBAP

Knowledge

Essential

Wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as complex devices
Extensive knowledge of cardiac device programming in line with evidence based practice
Knowledge of a range of Remote Monitoring Systems
Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC registration
Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance

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.