Head of Department, Cardiology Investigations: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification oMSc or Post BSc qualification oILS (adult) oRegistered/qualify for registration with RCCP or HCPC oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• oPost Graduate Level Qualification oClinical teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• oPost BSc level of experience as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist oExtensive experience in a management position within a relevant healthcare organisation oExperience of managing and delivering service redesign and change management programmes/initiatives oProven track record and Experience of delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets, demonstrating continuous and quality improvements oExtensive line management experience, with experience and knowledge of use of good HR practice, including a working knowledge of contract / employment law oExperience with business planning processes including business case development and implementation oExperience with use of Hospital reporting systems and electronic patient record systems oExperience with formal and informal stock control and management systems

Desirable

• oExperience of partnership working with a range of agencies to commission and develop services oExperience of managing a large DCI Department oExperience of Budgetary management and cost improvement programmes oExperience with clinical audit and reporting of such

Knowledge

Essential

• oWorking knowledge of a wide range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac techniques oKnowledge of the working with interdependent companies and providers supporting the development of Cardiac Investigations, including research and development oKnowledge of the Trust’s Values

Skills

Essential

• oPersuasive 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. oAble to analyse and make judgements on a wide range of general management subjects, e.g. Finance, HR, quality, environment. oAble to write and convincingly present reports to a range of audiences at all levels of the organisation oAbility to work and interact as part of a team oAble to work calmly under pressure, to tight deadlines, using own initiative and sound judgment oAptitude for learning and teaching new procedures oExcellent Interpersonal / communication skills oAbility to process and communicate complex information oVery good time management skills oAble to motivate and manage staff

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor 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)

Closing Date: 10 November 2026