Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 218-HSS-B8B-8375698
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £66,582 - £77,368 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Department, Cardiology Investigations
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Job overview
UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust’s in the country. With 18 Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic manager, to lead the teams of Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientists within the Department here at UHCW Trust and at our Community Diagnostic Hubs. The Head of Department will share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We offer a region-leading Cardiac Imaging Service, offering the full repertoire of echocardiography. Including Complex ACHD, 3D Echocardiography, Pharmacological and Exercise Ischaemic Stress Echo, Strain Echocardiography, TOE, DSE, Transcatheter Structural Intervention and Cardio-Oncology Echocardiography. As well as providing Advanced Cardiac Imaging input to regional hospitals and a range of West Midlands MDTs.
We actively support the training of new cardiac physiologists, specialist registrars, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team as well as our own staff. We hold regular MDT meetings for interesting case review or when there is ambiguity, providing further training opportunities. The department encourages and supports research, educational development and attendance and participation at local and national meetings.
Main duties of the job
We anticipate future service developments which will include advanced Cardiac Physiologist led clinics and will rely upon the Head of Department to help embed these services.
The Head of Department is responsible for the day-to-day management, long term planning, development and the training within the area. You will demonstrate effective clinical leadership skills and expertise in the performance of a range of investigations performed by the Cardiology Investigations Team.
You will employ high standards of skills and knowledge in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatments in order to achieve best quality patient care.
You will possess a leadership responsibility for a defined team of staff, participating in Human Resource Management including sickness/absence, performance management, career development and appraisal.
Reporting to the Group Manager of Cardiology and working alongside the Clinical Lead and Modern Matron for Cardiology, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing the Department of Cardiology Investigations and leading on the development of the teams, driving innovation, recruitment and developing Cardiac Physiologist led services.
This is a full-time role with clinical and on-call responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Line Management of the B8a’s within the DCI Team, ensuring that appraisals, physiology competencies, professional registration, mandatory Training and sickness management is up to date and managed in line with National KPI’s
- Management of the DCI pay and Non-Pay Budgets, with authorisation of up to £10k on any order. Management of financial performance
- Accountable for the supervision of the procurement, management and maintenance of all clinical physiology equipment and software
- To ensure that the service is compliant with all relevant national standards and service specifications and that clinical governance reporting and assurances are provided as required.
- To take the lead and manage all clinical physiology specific complaints and adverse incidents, reporting trends, themes and sharing the learning across the clinical group.
- Work in other areas of clinical physiology as required, supervising, analysing, and interpreting a wide range of procedures autonomously.
- To support in the delivery of service improvements and expansions as required
- To be responsible for risk management and incident reporting for the department
- Lead on the Health and Safety of the Department including Fire safety, Risk assessments, DSE assessments, CoSH, Clinical Safety Audits
- Support patient flow and maximization of capacity throughout the department as required.
- Oversee the Workforce plans and implementation of service development and expansion.
- Develop and Implement Cost improvement schemes or cost avoidance schemes.
- Manage and deliver the operational Performance in line with National and Local KPI’s and set targets – Mainly 6 week diagnostic targets, DNA KPI’s, Activity targets and Utilisation KPI’s.
- Develop and Implement standard working procedures, Standard operating Procedures and Business Continuity plans for the service.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place at the end of November, subject to availability.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification • MSc or Post BSc qualification • ILS (adult) • Registered/qualify for registration with RCCP or HCPC • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- • Post Graduate Level Qualification • Clinical teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Post BSc level of experience as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist • Extensive experience in a management position within a relevant healthcare organisation • Experience of managing and delivering service redesign and change management programmes/initiatives • Proven track record and Experience of delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets, demonstrating continuous and quality improvements • Extensive line management experience, with experience and knowledge of use of good HR practice, including a working knowledge of contract / employment law • Experience with business planning processes including business case development and implementation • Experience with use of Hospital reporting systems and electronic patient record systems • Experience with formal and informal stock control and management systems
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of partnership working with a range of agencies to commission and develop services • Experience of managing a large DCI Department • Experience of Budgetary management and cost improvement programmes • Experience with clinical audit and reporting of such
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Working knowledge of a wide range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac techniques • Knowledge of the working with interdependent companies and providers supporting the development of Cardiac Investigations, including research and development • Knowledge of the Trust’s Values
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Persuasive negotiator, being able to put together convincing well supported arguments to support change, both within therapy services and the wider health and social care community. • Able to analyse and make judgements on a wide range of general management subjects, e.g. Finance, HR, quality, environment. • Able to write and convincingly present reports to a range of audiences at all levels of the organisation • Ability to work and interact as part of a team • Able to work calmly under pressure, to tight deadlines, using own initiative and sound judgment • Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures • Excellent Interpersonal / communication skills • Ability to process and communicate complex information • Very good time management skills • Able to motivate and manage staff
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. • For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrew Szuszman
- Job title
- Deputy Group Director of Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 967664
- Additional information
Site visits can be accommodated
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