Principle Clinical Physiologist

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Clinical Physiologist to lead a team in delivering high-quality Cardio-Respiratory diagnostic services at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Responsibilities include operational leadership, governance, and strategy development. Candidates need a relevant M-level qualification, professional registration, and strong management skills in a team environment. This full-time permanent role offers a salary between £64,455 and £74,896 per annum.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• M-level qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare management/leadership area.
• Evidence of working with and liaising with other professionals and management teams.
• Experience of supporting human resource processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Healthcare Science staff to provide Cardio-Respiratory diagnostic services.
• Deliver key diagnostic performance indicators according to local and national agreements.
• Travel between sites to ensure coordinated support and presence.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

M-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject

Professional registration with AHCS or HCPC

Tools

Clinical IT systems: CVIS/ISCV/Sentinel

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Clinical Physiologist will lead a team of Healthcare Science staff to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective Cardio‑Respiratory diagnostic services in line with the overall Medical Division requirements, Trust vision and objectives.

You will provide operational senior leadership, providing solutions and/or advice to staff in response to service pressures.

You will develop and deliver service strategy, together with leading the appropriate governance and risk management processes.

Main Duties

• Delivery of key diagnostic performance indicators in line with local and national agreements.
• Data collection to inform demand and capacity planning.
• Cardio‑Respiratory Clinical Governance and risk management.
• Delivering financial balance and cost improvement.
• Ensuring that all service issues are managed with a focus on improving the service provided to patients.
• Ensuring that staff are fully engaged in the process of change management, and in particular, that Physiologists and support services are fully involved and at the forefront of service improvement projects.
• Managing the asset base of the Cardio‑Respiratory Department, ensuring all the equipment is maintained and is safe to use, including developing plans to update and replace equipment.
• Manage the clinical systems in conjunction with the IT Department.
• Work as a specialised independent practitioner within your area of expertise, performing and reporting highly complex specialised diagnostic procedures, both routine and emergency on outpatients and inpatients for all divisions using best current practice and to local and national standards.
• Travel between sites to ensure support and presence are coordinated with the clinical team.
• Act as an ambassador for Healthcare Science at local, regional and national level.

About Us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way, providing clear guidance on what it means to embody these values in everyday interactions. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer benefits such as an extensive range of learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, NHS Car Lease schemes, a range of salary sacrifice schemes, and discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted: 29 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year per rota per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 272-7627532

Job location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training - Essential

• M‑level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject area with significant experience in performing and reporting cardiology or respiratory diagnostic procedures.
• M‑level qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare management/leadership area.
• Professional registration held with AHCS or HCPC.

Desirable

• Registered Clinical Scientist.

Knowledge and Experience - Essential

• Operational management experience with evidence of leading teams of cardiac or respiratory physiologists and other healthcare science staff.
• Experience of supporting human resource processes.
• Understanding of current thinking about leadership and management approaches.
• Understanding of financial management within a set budget, including delivery of efficiencies.
• Able to use complex data to inform service direction and strategy.
• Track record of effective performance at senior level, able to communicate in difficult circumstances and under pressure.
• Experienced in performing and reporting on complex investigative procedures.
• Evidence of working with and liaising with other professions and management teams.
• Understanding of regional and national Healthcare Science networks.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and governance processes and agendas in relation to the NHS and cardiology services.
• Working knowledge and understanding of professional best practice, NHS policies and national agenda.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge and Experience - Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical IT systems: CVIS/ISCV/Sentinel.
• Understanding of efficiency processes, LEAN and project management techniques.
• Involvement in the delivery of organisational change.

Personal Attributes and Organisational Skills - Essential

• Proven leadership skills and experience, able to engage and build teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident communicator and able to challenge the status quo and influence others.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Work from a position of integrity and courage, building effective and positive relationships.
• Proven ability for critical thinking and problem solving.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative, able to ask for help when required.

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 individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information please see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT

Website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/