Job summary
Provide advanced, autonomous clinical practice in cardiac rhythm management (CRM) and electrophysiology (EP) to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care. The post-holder will independently undertake complex device follow-up and programming (PPM, ICD, CRT-P/D), support device implant/upgrade procedures, manage remote monitoring workflows, and provide in-lab support for diagnostic EP studies and catheter ablation. The role includes clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, training and supervision of staff, and participation in extended-day/on-call arrangements as required. Cross-site working will be required to meet service needs across Trust locations
Main duties of the job
Provide advanced clinical expertise in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Electrophysiology (EP), acting autonomously within agreed protocols.
Independently perform complex device follow-up and programming for pacemakers (PPM), implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT-P/D), including troubleshooting and optimisation.
Support device implant and upgrade procedures, including peri-procedural testing, safe programming, and post-operative optimisation.
Remote monitoring services, triaging alerts, taking appropriate clinical action, and ensuring accurate documentation.
Deliver in-lab support for EP procedures, including diagnostic studies and catheter ablations (e.g., AF, SVT), operating mapping systems, analysing intracardiac signals, and assisting with stimulation protocols.
Anticipate and respond to peri-procedural complications/
Involvement in clinical governance activities, including audit, incident review, and quality improvement projects.
Provide teaching, training, and supervision for junior physiologists, trainees, and cath lab staff; act as a role model for professional standards.
Contribute to service development, including pathway redesign, adoption of new technologies (e.g., conduction system pacing).
Participate in extended day and/or on-call rotas and cross-site working to meet service needs.
Maintain compliance with IR(ME)R, radiation safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding policies.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
The post-holder will provide advanced clinical expertise in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Electrophysiology (EP), acting autonomously within agreed protocols and governance frameworks. This senior role involves independent management of complex cardiac devices and support for electrophysiology procedures, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care across The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust sites, including New Cross Hospital and other locations as required. The role encompasses leadership in clinical governance, service development, and staff training, contributing to innovation and quality improvement within the cardiology service. The post-holder will participate in extended day and/or on-call rotas and cross-site working to meet service needs.
Main duties
Provide advanced clinical expertise in CRM and EP, acting autonomously within agreed protocols and governance frameworks.
Independently perform complex device follow-up and programming for pacemakers (PPM), implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT-P/D), including troubleshooting and optimisation.
Support device implant and upgrade procedures, including peri-procedural testing, safe programming, and post-operative optimisation.
Manage remote monitoring services, triaging alerts, taking appropriate clinical action, and ensuring accurate documentation.
Deliver in-lab support for EP procedures, including diagnostic studies and catheter ablations (e.g., AF, SVT), operating mapping systems, analysing intracardiac signals, and assisting with stimulation protocols.
Anticipate and respond to peri-procedural complications, following ALS/ILS competencies and Trust emergency protocols.
Lead on clinical governance activities, including audit, incident review, and quality improvement projects.
Provide teaching, training, and supervision for junior physiologists, trainees, and cath lab staff; act as a role model for professional standards.
Contribute to service development, including pathway redesign, adoption of new technologies (e.g., conduction system pacing), and research initiatives.
Participate in extended day and/or on-call rotas and cross-site working to meet service needs.
Maintain compliance with IR(ME)R, radiation safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding policies at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
The post-holder will provide advanced clinical expertise in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Electrophysiology (EP), acting autonomously within agreed protocols and governance frameworks. This senior role involves independent management of complex cardiac devices and support for electrophysiology procedures, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care across The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust sites, including New Cross Hospital and other locations as required. The role encompasses leadership in clinical governance, service development, and staff training, contributing to innovation and quality improvement within the cardiology service. The post-holder will participate in extended day and/or on-call rotas and cross-site working to meet service needs.
Main duties
Provide advanced clinical expertise in CRM and EP, acting autonomously within agreed protocols and governance frameworks.
Independently perform complex device follow-up and programming for pacemakers (PPM), implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT-P/D), including troubleshooting and optimisation.
Support device implant and upgrade procedures, including peri-procedural testing, safe programming, and post-operative optimisation.
Manage remote monitoring services, triaging alerts, taking appropriate clinical action, and ensuring accurate documentation.
Deliver in-lab support for EP procedures, including diagnostic studies and catheter ablations (e.g., AF, SVT), operating mapping systems, analysing intracardiac signals, and assisting with stimulation protocols.
Anticipate and respond to peri-procedural complications, following ALS/ILS competencies and Trust emergency protocols.
Lead on clinical governance activities, including audit, incident review, and quality improvement projects.
Provide teaching, training, and supervision for junior physiologists, trainees, and cath lab staff; act as a role model for professional standards.
Contribute to service development, including pathway redesign, adoption of new technologies (e.g., conduction system pacing), and research initiatives.
Participate in extended day and/or on-call rotas and cross-site working to meet service needs.
Maintain compliance with IR(ME)R, radiation safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding policies at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- ILS
- BHRS accreditation (Devices and/or EP) and/or IBHRE
Experience
Essential
- Significant Band 6 experience across CRM and EP
- Independent follow up /programming PPM/ICD/CRT and trouble shooting
- Hands on support in EP studies/ablations
Desirable
- Experience with conduction system pacing
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advance knowledge of electrophysiology and device therapy
- Proficiency with major device programmers and remote platforms
Desirable
- Familiarity with 3D mapping systems
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate, respectful and patient-centred
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- ILS
- BHRS accreditation (Devices and/or EP) and/or IBHRE
Experience
Essential
- Significant Band 6 experience across CRM and EP
- Independent follow up /programming PPM/ICD/CRT and trouble shooting
- Hands on support in EP studies/ablations
Desirable
- Experience with conduction system pacing
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advance knowledge of electrophysiology and device therapy
- Proficiency with major device programmers and remote platforms
Desirable
- Familiarity with 3D mapping systems
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate, respectful and patient-centred
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.
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.
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).
