Job overview

Are you a dedicated and experienced Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for providing excellent leadership in cardiac rhythm management? Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust  (SFT) is looking for a Lead CRM Cardiac Physiologist to join and lead our dynamic and supportive team. Whether you are looking to advance your career or embrace a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

It is an exciting time to join SFT!

• Programme Expansion: We are constantly seeking to develop service. We have established a Conduction System Pacing programme in the past 18 months and are expanding our remote monitoring service to encompass all our patients in the next 12 months.
• New Facilities: We relocated to a larger, refurbished Cardiac Investigation Unit in March 2023, featuring new clinic rooms, admin spaces, and staff areas.
• 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  and leadership 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.

• CRM Device Management:
  • Independently following up all CRM devices (including remote monitoring).
  • Reprogramming devices in line with national and local guidelines.
  • Supporting implantation of pacemakers, ICDs (including S-ICDs), CRT devices, and Conduction System Pacing.
• Service Development & Leadership:
  • Taking overall responsibility for the CRM service including service development and daily operations, including stock management, data entry/submission, and manufacturer advisories.
  • Providing training to junior team members and the wider MDT.
  • Providing professional development including appraisal and clinical supervision.
  • Deputising for the Head of CIU.
• Coronary Angiography & Intervention:
  • Participating in procedures, including a Primary PCI service during normal hours and pacemaker implantation.
• Professional Development:
  • Managing your own learning and staying up to date with emerging evidence and national guidance, with full support from the Trust.
  • Improving leadership capabilities through learning and coaching opportunities.

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 such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

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. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk