Job summary
Main area: Cardiac Physiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Cardiac Investigations Unit works 8am to 5.15pm with a 30 minute break, Monday-Friday; full-time individuals work 4 days a week with a fixed day off, working their day off every 4 weeks to total full-time hours)
Job ref: 269-MD887-A
Employer: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Salisbury District Hospital
Town: Salisbury
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata for part time
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Are you a dedicated and experienced Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for providing exceptional care in cardiac rhythm management? Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a highly specialist Cardiac Physiologist in CRM to join our dynamic and supportive team. Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or are already established at this level but seeking a fresh challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in an innovative and supportive environment.
Why Join Us?
We are embarking on an exciting phase at SFT:
1. New Leadership: A new CRM Lead Consultant and CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist are in place, driving service innovation and clinical excellence.
2. Programme Expansion: We are expanding our remote monitoring service to encompass all our patients in the coming years.
3. New Facilities: Recently relocated to a larger, refurbished Cardiac Investigation Unit, featuring new clinic rooms, admin spaces, and staff areas.
4. Commitment to Development: A strong track record in supporting professional development, including exams, academic study, and representation at national and regional meetings.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our Cardiology Department, you will be responsible for delivering expert care in cardiac rhythm management, including device implantation, programming, and follow-up. Your work will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in a modern and forward-thinking environment.
1. CRM Device Management:
o Independently following up all CRM devices (including remote monitoring).
o Reprogramming devices in line with national and local guidelines.
o Supporting implantation of pacemakers, ICDs (including S-ICDs), CRT devices, and conduction system pacing.
2. Service Development & Leadership:
o Supporting the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist with service development and daily operations, including stock management, data entry/submission, and manufacturer advisories.
o Providing training to junior team members and the wider MDT.
3. Coronary Angiography & Intervention:
o Participating in procedures, including primary PCI service during normal hours and pacemaker implantation.
4. Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing:
o Contributing to exercise testing (including alongside radiology for perfusion scanning), ambulatory monitoring, and ECG services.
5. Professional Development:
o Managing your own learning and staying up to date with emerging evidence and national guidance, with full support from the Trust.
If you are ready to advance your career in a role that combines clinical expertise with a balanced working life, we would love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We Offer:
1. Balanced Work Pattern: A 4-day week with every 4th week being a 5-day week.
2. Development Opportunities: Support for continuing professional development, academic study, and national representation.
3. A Beautiful Location: Work in the historic and picturesque city of Salisbury, with easy access to the New Forest and the coast.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will need to be:
1. Fully Qualified and Accredited: BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society) and IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) accreditation is essential.
2. Highly Experienced in CRM: Demonstrable expertise in device implantation, follow-up, and troubleshooting.
3. Committed to Excellence: Passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to our patients.
4. Team-Oriented: A collaborative professional who works well within a multidisciplinary team.
Apply now and be part of an exceptional team dedicated to making a difference in cardiac care.
Person specification
BSc Healthcare Science
* Passed
* Evidence of experience
Knowledge and Skills
* BHRS accredited or equivalent
* Highly skilled, accurate and knowledgeable
Team member
* Works well in a small team
* Contribute to service development
Communication
* Good communication skills, focused
* Adaptable to change, work under pressure
Teaching
* Ability to teach and progress trainees
* Proactive in this field
Professional
* Confidentiality
* Good patient manner
Caring
* Compassionate
* Good listener
Competent
* Generally few mistakes
* Work is done in a timely manner
Presentable, Punctual
* Good time keeping, reliable
* Tidy in work and appearance
Personal Development
* Continue to develop knowledge
* Maintain accreditation
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:
* Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
* Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
* An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual)
* Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
* Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
* An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
* Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
* Cycle to work scheme
* Uniform provided (where required)
* On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
* On site health and fitness club
* On site car parking
* Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
SEASONAL RESPIRATORY VACCINATIONS
We continue to encourage and support our staff to participate in the seasonal respiratory vaccination programme in order to protect themselves, colleagues and their patients.
GETTING TO WORK
We offer parking on site at Salisbury District Hospital, a daily charge applies. We encourage our staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible, and our Trust is well connected through the bus services to the city centre and other areas.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
OTHER INFORMATION
If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £13 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
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