Diagnostic Services Manager – Cardiac Directorate

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Diagnostic Services Manager to enhance cardiology services. This role involves managing resources, improving patient care, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience of managing patient booking systems and processes.
• Proven experience of budget management and meeting cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding of new physiologists and support clinical leads.
• Manage and lead the rota allocation for all Cardiac Physiology services.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with national databases.

Skills

Excellent verbal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Diagnostic Services Manager – Cardiac Directorate

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Service Manager to join our Cardiology department.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and manage the coordination of Cardiac Physiology services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role is pivotal in supporting the clinical team by efficiently managing resources and driving operational improvements.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of cardiology services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This is a pilot role with the potential to become a substantive position based on the success of the initiative on each clinical and performance outcome.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

-Lead the onboarding of new physiologists and support the clinical leads in delivering a new workforce strategy focused on recruitment and retention.

-Drive Dm01 recovery and waiting times reduction.

-Manage and lead the rota allocation for all Cardiac Physiology services.

-Support the remodeling of service provision across the organization, aiming to reduce high-value locum and agency costs.

-Ensure data accuracy and compliance with national and regional databases, coordinating data collection and submissions.

-Act as the Staff Council Coordinator, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between staff and leadership.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Educated to degree level OR equivalent experience
• Evidence of personal development

Experience

• Experience of managing patient booking systems and processes
• A proficient understanding of local and national health policy and its implications within the NHS.
• Experience/understanding of the following areas: health and safety, risk management, modernisation and clinical governance
• Successful line / project management of staff
• Proven experience of budget management and meeting cost reduction

Skills / Knowledge/ Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, report writing and presentation skills
• Management of conflict / excellent negotiation skills
• Analysis of complex data, problem solving, and benefits analysis
• IT skills inc PowerPoint, Excel

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.