0457 - Cardiology & Respiratory Function Service Manager

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 March 2025

Job summary

The role of the department is to provide patients with a high quality, safe and cost-effective cardiology and respiratory physiological measurement service, including the management of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and to continually develop the service to incorporate modern advances in these fields.

The cardiology and respiratory physiological measurement service underpin the acute and elective services in the Trust. The department has a vital role in the delivery of National Service Frameworks and Integrated Care Pathways, and provides a service to all medical and surgical specialties for BHNFT, all GP practices and community hospitals within the areas served by NHS Barnsley and local Intergrated Care Board (ICB).

The Cardiology Department provides the following services for inpatients, outpatients and some of these as direct access referrals from GPs:

Electrocardiograms

Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring.

Exercise treadmill tests including cardio-pulmonary exercise testing.

Echocardiography transthoracic, transoesophageal, contrast and stress.

Pacemaker implantation and followup.

Physiologist led implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation.

Angiography.

Spirometry.

Full lung function testing.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiology and Respiratory Function Service Manager is responsible for all sections of the department. The post holder will provide operational leadership and management within the Cardiology and Respiratory Department, whilst developing services provided by the CBU.

Other duties as part of the role include:

Ensure a proactive programme of training and mentorship is provided to student physiologists and more junior/newly qualified clinical staff.

Manage and motivate the team of staff, ensuring appropriate specialist training, knowledge and expertise is delivered, developed and maintained.

Ensure that in consultation with the Cardiologists and Chest Physicians that the services develop and respond to the demands placed upon it.

Supervise all staff ensuring training progress and development is in line with national and locally agreed curriculum.

Develop and deliver specialist clinical technical programmes of learning for new trainees (in-house) to ensure effective workforce planning and retention.

Strategic workforce planning to ensure adequate long term staffing needs are addressed.

Develop and deliver CPD training in Cardiology and Respiratory for all grades of staff.

Responsible for teaching, and delivering training and development within the Cardiology and Respiratory Services. Ensure that the department operates within the Trusts agreed policies and procedures including employment, disciplinary, health and safety, fire etc.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0457E-03-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0457

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0457

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive demonstrable proficiency with:
Angiography
Other non-invasive cardiology procedures
Spirometry and Full lung function testing
Significant experience as a Chief Physiologist
Demonstrable experience of leading staff.
Must have demonstrable experience and confidence to supervise and coach individuals/teams in angiography and pacing.

Desirable

Evidence of developing new/innovative services.

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

Demonstrable knowledge of current/future NHS policy.
Proficient in angiography and pacing, requiring specialist knowledge in both theory and practical skills.
Proficient in echocardiography, requiring a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited in either:
British Society of Echocardiography
Heart Rhythm UK
MSc or equivalent relevant experience
Must have registration with the AHCS.
Recognised management qualification e.g. MESOL.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive demonstrable proficiency with:
Angiography
Other non-invasive cardiology procedures
Spirometry and Full lung function testing
Significant experience as a Chief Physiologist
Demonstrable experience of leading staff.
Must have demonstrable experience and confidence to supervise and coach individuals/teams in angiography and pacing.

Desirable

Evidence of developing new/innovative services.

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

Demonstrable knowledge of current/future NHS policy.
Proficient in angiography and pacing, requiring specialist knowledge in both theory and practical skills.
Proficient in echocardiography, requiring a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited in either:
British Society of Echocardiography
Heart Rhythm UK
MSc or equivalent relevant experience
Must have registration with the AHCS.
Recognised management qualification e.g. MESOL.

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).