Cardiac Investigations Unit Manager

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU) Manager to provide senior strategic and operational leadership for Echocardiography, Cardiac Rhythm Management and Non-invasive Cardiac Diagnostics. The post will drive patient pathways, clinical protocols and service improvements across the Lancashire and South Cumbria region.

The role requires expert autonomous practice, regulatory compliance and resource stewardship, with partnership across

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Clinical Leadership
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Knowledge, Expertise and Workforce Development
• Analytical and Judgement Skills
• Planning and Organisational Skills
• Responsibility for Patient Care
• Financial and Physical Resource Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Management and Governance

Job description

The Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU) Manager provides senior strategic and operational leadership across all services within the Cardiac Investigations Unit, including Echocardiography, Cardiac Rhythm Management, and Non-invasive Cardiac Diagnostics.Working in partnership with Cardiology and divisional leadership teams, the post holder will ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient service delivery across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and referring hospitals within the Lancashire and South Cumbria (L&SC) region.The post-holder serves as the technical lead for the L&SC network, responsible for developing and implementing patient pathways, clinical protocols, and service improvement initiatives.As an expert autonomous practitioner, the post-holder provides advanced specialist cardiac physiology practice while ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic and Clinical Leadership
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Knowledge, Expertise and Workforce Development
• Analytical and Judgement Skills
• Planning and Organisational Skills
• Responsibility for Patient Care
• Financial and Physical Resource Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Management and Governance

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS and especially here at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Due to Blackpool's convenient location, Edinburgh in the north and London in the south can be reached within three hours by train.