Head of Clinical Operations - Cardiology

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Head of Clinical Operations to lead their cardiology team. The role involves clinical governance, stakeholder relationship management, and ensuring compliance with quality frameworks. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in healthcare science with significant experience in cardiology and team management. This part-time role in London offers a competitive salary of £46,400 to £52,000 a year depending on experience, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employer wellbeing benefits

Recognition awards

Shopping and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years experience working as a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist.
• Experience leading and managing clinical teams.
• Professional registration with the AHCS or HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance and oversight for cardiology diagnostics.
• Develop staff through coaching and mentorship.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced leader and subject matter expert on cardiology diagnostics? We're looking for a Head of Clinical Operations to lead our cardiology team and oversee governance inline with CQC domains of well‑led, safe, caring and responsive, whilst ensuring clinical and financial KPIs are being delivered.

Main Duties

• Provide effective and visible clinical leadership to our clinically based cardiographers and remote based analysis teams.
• Provide coaching and develop staff to reach their full potential, promoting self‑development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, such as acute trusts, clinical commissioning groups and primary care networks.
• Ensure full compliance with the Xyla quality and governance frameworks and work with the CQC registered manager and Head of Screening Services to ensure services meet the inspection criteria.

About Us

Acacium Group are a leading global healthcare delivery partner and we are hiring a Head of Clinical Operations. Part of Acacium Group, our clinical care team work with over 80 NHS trusts to deliver a range of clinical services in hospitals, the community or virtually. Our services include diagnostic, acute and virtual services all of which are designed and delivered by senior NHS consultants and operational staff who ensure that national clinical guidelines and operational best practice guidance are met.

Job Details

Date posted: 02 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £46,400 to £52,000 a year dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Home or remote working

Reference number: M0073-25-0007

Job Location

9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and visible clinical leadership to our clinically based cardiographers and remote based analysis teams.
• Provide coaching and develop staff to reach their full potential, promoting self‑development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, such as acute trusts, clinical commissioning groups and primary care networks.
• Ensure full compliance with the Xyla quality and governance frameworks and work with the CQC registered manager and Head of Screening Services to ensure services meet the inspection criteria.

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent IT skills within Microsoft Office.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving and decision‑making skills.

Why Join Us?

• Your work will directly shape decisions that improve our services.
• You’ll help us maximise value by ensuring data quality.
• You’ll be part of a supportive team where new ideas are welcomed.
• You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills.

Benefits

• Pensions scheme, free mortgage broker service & life assurance
• Wellbeing Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Digital Health & Wellbeing App, Mental, Social, Physical & Financial Workshops
• Recognition Benefits: Long Service awards, Exceptional performance awards & Increasing holiday allowance
• Discounts: Shopping, lifestyle & cinema discounts

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent
• 3 years experience working as a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist
• Experience leading and managing clinical teams
• Professional registration with the AHCS or HCPC

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company – it is at the heart of our core value of Putting People First. We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all of our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: Xyla

Address: 9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP