CRM / EP Service Lead Cardiac Physiologist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job summary

UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust’s in the country. With 17 Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly specialized Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead and develop our CRM/Electrophysiology and Invasive service.

Performing over 700 EP/Ablation procedures per year including, 3D mapping, Cryo, PFA, SVT EPS, and a substantial VT Ablation Service. As well as more than 500 Pacing/ICD and 250 ILR procedures.

AT UHCW we are proud to be involved in ongoing research in the field of CRM and EP, this allows us early use of new technologies and procedures. Our Catheter Suite provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services; PPCI/PCI, TAVI, Right and Left heart Cath, structural closures/repairs, Complex device implantation and extraction.

We anticipate future service developments which will include advanced physiologist led clinics, with a Physiologist Led VT clinic already in operation, alongside a Joint Physiologist and Heart failure Nurse Optimization clinic.

The department encourages and supports research, educational development and attendance and participation at local and national meetings.

The successful candidate will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ payment of £5,000 on commencement of the post. This is repayable if the candidate leaves within 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Head of Department for Cardiac Investigations, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing a team of Cardiac Physiologists, driving innovation, recruitment and developing Cardiac Physiologist led services.

To work clinically as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of EP, CRM and invasive procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, furthermore, to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.

To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.

To manage both the EP and CRM cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses.

To manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained, to ensure effective utilization of resources and continual service delivery.

Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.

To support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines, to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oBSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent. oIBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration.

Desirable

  • oMSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • oSignificant experience working independently as a band 7 CP in complex CRM implants and clinics as well as EP and ablation techniques. oManagement/supervisory experience.

Desirable

  • oExperience of teaching, competency assessment and staff development. oExperience with service development and CP led services. oExperience with implementing change management. oExperience with budgetary management.

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for CRM/EP guidelines. oKnowledge of national and local operational KPI’s.

Desirable

  • oUnderstanding of the Trust’s policies. oKnowledge of procurement process.

Skills

Essential

  • oProven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders. oProven ability to work within a pressured environment. oDemonstrate ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

  • oAbility to develop service improvements with proven experience. oExperienced with MDT meeting. oProven experience of team development. oAbility to lead clinical governance and to develop SOP’s and COPs as required. oProven ability to analyze data to highlight trends and propose solutions to issues.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

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