Highly Specialised Cardiac Rhythm Management Physiologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a highly specialised CRM physiologist to join our dynamic and supportive team. In Somerset we look after over 6,500 CRM patient across a variety of manufacturers and have forged the way for a focus on remote follow up. A fast paced and dynamic environment ensures an interesting case load and collaborative approach to patient care.

A focus on developing skills and accreditation maintenance including support for equivalence with proactive response to change in line with local and national policy.

There is opportunity for participation in research and service development as well as being a training centre for both students and newly qualified staff.

Main duties of the job

Independent/lead practitioner in CRM follow up (brady and tachy devices)

Independent/lead practitioner in CRM implant (including CSP and complex devices)

Manage own case load across all home monitoring sites (all manufacturers)

Triage of patients including IP, symptomatic patients and managing own workload

Escalate abnormal findings appropriately

Key knowledge of algorithms and apply to relevant programming changes

Providing advice and guidance to patients, community and other hospital services (eg. MRI, radiotherapy)

Deactivation of devices including liaising with families where appropriate

Attendance of pacemaker user group, MDT and case presentation as required

Interpretation of MDAs and participation in establishing a management plan for the affected patients

Accurate record keeping in adherence to NICOR guidance

Supervision of junior staff and students

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Flexibility- As a department we are keen to ensure we have a cohesive team, we are open to flexible working in accordance to service requirement.