University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Cardiac Physiology

The closing date is 08 September 2025

Job summary

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 us

Our 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.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

153-ME04945

Job locations

Bournemouth and Poole

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role, informal enquires are welcome.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role, informal enquires are welcome.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Experience

Essential

  • 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Experience

Essential

  • 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth and Poole

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth and Poole

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy General Manager, Cardiology

Kaye Woodward

kaye.woodward@uhd.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

153-ME04945

Job locations

Bournemouth and Poole

Dorset

BH7 7DW


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