Head of Cardiac Physiology

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  • Dorset
  • £64,455-74,896 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
University Hospitals Dorset is looking for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Principle Cardiac Physiologist to lead our dedicated cardiac physiology team.This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a large multi-site cardiac physiology service located in the East of Dorset. The Principle Cardiac Physiologist will be a clinical expert, capable of providing clinical leadership and overseeing the provision of high-quality care, whilst delivering long-term strategic objectives and being responsive to day-to-day operational challenges.There is a requirement for cross site working.Main duties of the job
  • Accountable for service delivery and delivery of the 5-10 year Workforce plan.
  • Accountable for key performance indicators (KPIs) and national clinical and performance targets.
  • Responsible for delivery of Trust Objectives and relevant ICB joint-forward plan objectives.
Providing the focal point for the clinical and management knowledge developed through training and experience to support cardiac physiology personnel with the highly specialist clinical technical services required for cardiac diagnostic service delivery.Assessment of cardiac service performance through analysis of metrics, personnel appraisals, ad hoc 1:1 session, designation of training requirements for CIU career development aligned to strategy and CIU accreditations and professional standards.Focal point and manager for authorised contracted out Cardiac Physiology Diagnostic services, community support, industry and professional body engagements.Responsible for the health and safety of all staff, patients and visitors within the CIU department.Responsible for planning capacity and liaising across the MDT and external providers.Responsible for implementing innovations and Physiology led services.Accountable for sustainable on-call services.Responsible for creation of service plans/forecasts.Responsible for BSE and IQUIPs accreditation.About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£64,455 to £74,896 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number153-ME04945Job locationsBournemouth and PooleDorsetBH7 7DWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role, informal enquires are welcome. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role, informal enquires are welcome.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology degree (or RCCP recognised precursor)
  • Evidence of at least one formal postgraduate professional qualification (BSE, BHRS,IBHRE etc) or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Registration with the RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) professional body.
  • Management / leadership qualification
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 3 years accumulated experience as departmental Lead of a cardiac investigation specialty or similar cardiac clinical support service.
  • Significant experience of staff/team management including conduct and sickness / absence management
  • Technical knowledge of Cardiac Physiology Equipment and Quality assurance
  • Experience of Budget planning and management
  • Ability to manage diverse teams towards achieving specific objectives
  • Experience of change, transformational or project management
  • Evidence of delivering effective training to other members of staff within your specialism.
  • Experience of demand and capacity management
Desirable
  • Experience of leading a team through transformational change(s).
  • Experience of leading workforce planning/design.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology degree (or RCCP recognised precursor)
  • Evidence of at least one formal postgraduate professional qualification (BSE, BHRS,IBHRE etc) or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Registration with the RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) professional body.
  • Management / leadership qualification
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 3 years accumulated experience as departmental Lead of a cardiac investigation specialty or similar cardiac clinical support service.
  • Significant experience of staff/team management including conduct and sickness / absence management
  • Technical knowledge of Cardiac Physiology Equipment and Quality assurance
  • Experience of Budget planning and management
  • Ability to manage diverse teams towards achieving specific objectives
  • Experience of change, transformational or project management
  • Evidence of delivering effective training to other members of staff within your specialism.
  • Experience of demand and capacity management
Desirable
  • Experience of leading a team through transformational change(s).
  • Experience of leading workforce planning/design.

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