An exciting opportunity for a highly specialised CRM physiologist to join our dynamic and supportive team. In Somerset we look after over 6,500 CRM patient across a variety of manufacturers and have forged the way for a focus on remote follow up. A fast paced and dynamic environment ensures an interesting case load and collaborative approach to patient care.
A focus on developing skills and accreditation maintenance including support for equivalence with proactive response to change in line with local and national policy.
There is opportunity for participation in research and service development as well as being a training centre for both students and newly qualified staff.
The post holder will work as an advanced-level healthcare science practitioner within the field of invasive cardiac physiology, performing and interpreting complex invasive cardiovascular investigations, interventions, and long-term device monitoring services for elective, urgent, and emergency patients ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
The post holder will lead on service improvement, contribute to research and development, and provide specialist training and supervision to junior colleagues. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, clinical expertise, and decision-making responsibilities to ensure the highest standards of patient care:
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Independent/lead practitioner in CRM follow up (brady and tachy devices)
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Independent/lead practitioner in CRM implant (including CSP and complex devices)
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Manage own case load across all home monitoring sites (all manufacturers)
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Triage of patients including IP, symptomatic patients and managing own workload
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Escalate abnormal findings appropriately
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Key knowledge of algorithms and apply to relevant programming changes
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Providing advice and guidance to patients, community and other hospital services (eg. MRI, radiotherapy)
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Deactivation of devices including liaising with families where appropriate
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Attendance of pacemaker user group, MDT and case presentation as required
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Interpretation of MDAs and participation in establishing a management plan for the affected patients
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Accurate record keeping in adherence to NICOR guidance
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer
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Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
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NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
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Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
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A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Flexibility- As a department we are keen to ensure we have a cohesive team, we are open to flexible working in accordance to service requirement.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
We also warmly welcome informal conversations about the position - please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to learn more.
Degree in clinical physiology healthcare science with additional training and knowledge to masters degree level e.g. BHRS or IBHRE or EHRA certification
Evidence of teaching i.e. Delivery of in-house training to students, workplace colleagues.
Mentoring qualification
HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Significant proven independent CRM device experience including implant with autonomous reporting
Significant proven experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
Experience of audit and data reporting
To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values - Kindness Respect and Teamwork
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.
