Head of Cardiovascular Physiology and Scientists

Job title:

Head of Cardiovascular Physiology and Scientists

Company:

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryThe Head of Cardiac and Vascular Physiology Services is a new role to this group, the post holder will be an experienced physiologist who is ready to take the step into a more operational oversight of a range of physiology services whilst still retaining a small amount of clinical time (
This post is a senior management role with significant operational responsibilities as part of a senior management team along with the senior general manager, clinical leads for cardiology and vascular surgery, and senior matron for cardiology and vascular, and the chief perfusionist from cardiac surgery.This exciting opportunity will lead the development of cardiac physiology and vascular sciences.The successful candidate will ensure provision of high quality comprehensive investigations, interventional and monitoring service to patients with cardiac and vascular disorders in need of elective, urgent or emergency procedures or diagnostics and those with equipment and devices in need of long term monitoring or treatment.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible and accountable to the Director of Operations for Cardiology & Vascular and will directly line manage three x 8As in Cardiology, and through them the wider team of band 7,6,5,4, and 3’s are line managed across both of the Trusts in the group. The vascular science team are a smaller team of band 7’s across both Trusts. You would be the leader of these services and strategically and operationally accountable for the development and delivery of services.About usThe Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person SpecificationApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person SpecificationApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• full BHRS or BSE Accreditation o Current RCCP/HCPC registration

Desirable

• ILS/ALS certified
• Post-graduate qualification within a leadership program/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level

ExperienceEssential

• In depth advanced knowledge of either non-invasive and invasive technical Cardiology Procedures and Cardiac diagnostic investigations and basic understanding of the other areas
• Significant senior Physiologist experience
• Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of scientists
• Evidence of ongoing and relevant professional development
• Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience
• Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting, financial planning and making proposals for service developments across multiple area.
• In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
• Evidence of reviewing, creating and implementation of policies and developing changes to practices based on service developments
• Experience of service improvement and change management

Skills, Knowledge and AbilityEssential

• Able to deal with occasional distressing/stressful circumstances (e.g., the breaking of bad news to patients)
• Able to deal with rare exposure to traumatic circumstances (e.g., cardiac arrest
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
• Good negotiation skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of core trust values and be able to articulate in practice
• Pro-active approach to change management
• o Self-motivated and able to motivate others o Diplomatic and assertive o Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Good leadership skills and team builder
• Ability to work under pressure
• Act as a role model and advocate for best clinical practice
• Influencing & negotiating skills
• Experience of being an effective Team Leader
• Able to work on own initiative
• Time management and organisational skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft package which includes standard keyboard skills
• Knowledge of local and national issues affecting healthcare sciences

Skills and AttributesEssential

• Regular requirement to travel group wide
• Evidence of ongoing and relevant personal and professional training
• Acts as professional role model at all times
• Upholds the trust behavior’s at all times
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
• Excellent communication interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate

Desirable

• Academic courses relevant to role

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• full BHRS or BSE Accreditation o Current RCCP/HCPC registration

Desirable

• ILS/ALS certified
• Post-graduate qualification within a leadership program/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level

ExperienceEssential

• In depth advanced knowledge of either non-invasive and invasive technical Cardiology Procedures and Cardiac diagnostic investigations and basic understanding of the other areas
• Significant senior Physiologist experience
• Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of scientists
• Evidence of ongoing and relevant professional development
• Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience
• Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting, financial planning and making proposals for service developments across multiple area.
• In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
• Evidence of reviewing, creating and implementation of policies and developing changes to practices based on service developments
• Experience of service improvement and change management

Skills, Knowledge and AbilityEssential

• Able to deal with occasional distressing/stressful circumstances (e.g., the breaking of bad news to patients)
• Able to deal with rare exposure to traumatic circumstances (e.g., cardiac arrest
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
• Good negotiation skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of core trust values and be able to articulate in practice
• Pro-active approach to change management
• o Self-motivated and able to motivate others o Diplomatic and assertive o Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Good leadership skills and team builder
• Ability to work under pressure
• Act as a role model and advocate for best clinical practice
• Influencing & negotiating skills
• Experience of being an effective Team Leader
• Able to work on own initiative
• Time management and organisational skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft package which includes standard keyboard skills
• Knowledge of local and national issues affecting healthcare sciences

Skills and AttributesEssential

• Regular requirement to travel group wide
• Evidence of ongoing and relevant personal and professional training
• Acts as professional role model at all times
• Upholds the trust behavior’s at all times
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information
• Excellent communication interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate

Desirable

• Academic courses relevant to role

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressCastle Hill HospitalCastle Road, CottinghamHULLHU16 5JQEmployer’s website

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:02:14 GMT

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