South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CRM

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

Annex 21 would be considered for anyone who did not meet the full essential criteria (2 years training programme)

The post holder would be required to provide technical expertise, knowledge, and training in the fields of cardiac pacing, ICD's and CRT devices (Cardiac Rhythm Management - CRM).

They would ensure that the CRM service runs smoothly and efficiently.

They would provide a positive and effective leadership to the Cardiac Physiology / Healthcare Science workforce.

They would participate in CRM implants, running and supporting CRM clinics, including face to face and remote device clinics.

They would be required to support device patients undergoing treatment/tests in other areas in the trust e.g. radiotherapy, MRI, theatres, A&E, endoscopy, ward admissions etc.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday.

They will also be required to participate in the on-call rota for cardiac catheter labs, urgent on-call CRM device implants, including Saturday cardiac catheter lab lists.

The post holder would rotate through other diagnostic areas of the catheter labs and Cardiac Investigations Unit at James Cook University Hospital and the cardiology department at The Friarage, Northallerton.

Main duties of the job

To provide technical expertise, knowledge and training in the field of cardiac rhythm management (CRM)

The post holder would also rotate through other diagnostic areas of the catheter labs and Cardiac Investigations Unit at James Cook University Hospital and the cardiology department at The Friarage, Northallerton.

They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.

They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.

They will also be required to participate in the on-call rota for cardiac catheter labs, urgent on-call CRM device implants, including Saturday cardiac catheter lab lists.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CVS-7815850

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
  • AHCS (Academy for Healthcare Science) registration or equivalent
  • Masters level structured study through successful completion of BHRS/IBHRE accreditation in CRM devices (or for B7 development post candidate would need to be working towards and gained accreditation within 18-24 months of appointment)
  • Up to date Immediate Life Support Qualification

Desirable

  • Completion of Leadership Qualification.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Significant experience working in the field of CRM device management as a Highly Specialist Physiologist/Clinical Scientist
  • Significant competence in invasive cardiology procedures - PPCI, TAVI, CRM device implants
  • Able to perform a broad range of cardiology diagnostic tests employed within CIU
  • Knowledge of current guidelines and protocols in area of specialist clinical expertise

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in independent working in specialist clinical field
  • Training and mentoring experience
  • Maintain own CPD portfolio
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
  • AHCS (Academy for Healthcare Science) registration or equivalent
  • Masters level structured study through successful completion of BHRS/IBHRE accreditation in CRM devices (or for B7 development post candidate would need to be working towards and gained accreditation within 18-24 months of appointment)
  • Up to date Immediate Life Support Qualification

Desirable

  • Completion of Leadership Qualification.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Significant experience working in the field of CRM device management as a Highly Specialist Physiologist/Clinical Scientist
  • Significant competence in invasive cardiology procedures - PPCI, TAVI, CRM device implants
  • Able to perform a broad range of cardiology diagnostic tests employed within CIU
  • Knowledge of current guidelines and protocols in area of specialist clinical expertise

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in independent working in specialist clinical field
  • Training and mentoring experience
  • Maintain own CPD portfolio

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead CRM Physiologist

Ezra May

ezra.may@nhs.net

01642854607

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CVS-7815850

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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