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Advanced Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac Device Specialist

On-site in Derby·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 a year
About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Derby
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 23 November

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The role

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Physiologist (Cardiac Device Specialist) to join the Cardiac Physiology team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical and technical expertise in the implantation, programming, follow-up and optimisation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and implantable loop recorders. The role includes supporting device implantation procedures within the cardiac catheter laboratory, independently managing device follow-up and remote monitoring clinics, and providing expert advice on cardiac rhythm management.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality cardiac device service across UHDB, ensuring excellent patient-centred care and outcomes. As a senior member of the department, they will support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and the training and development of junior staff.

This role is ideal for an experienced cardiac device specialist with advanced technical knowledge, strong clinical decision-making abilities and a commitment to delivering safe, effective and innovative cardiac rhythm management services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist cardiac device services across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), supporting the implantation, follow-up and management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). They will independently perform device interrogation, programming and optimisation, manage device and remote monitoring clinics, and provide expert clinical advice to patients and members of the multidisciplinary team. Closing date of applications: 23 November 2026 Interview date: 07 December 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent e.g. STP, PTP
BHRS/IBHRE (or equivalent) accreditation

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post graduate experience as a senior clinical physiologist working in cardiac rhythm management

Desirable

Experience of working in a cardiac catheter suite providing support to a range of angiography procedures including left heart catheterisation and PCI

skills

Essential

Independently performing cardiac device follow up and implant support

Desirable

Experience of leading on service development

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.