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Professional Lead of the Cardiac Physiology Department

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Cardiff

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Physiologist to head the Cardiac Physiology Service. The role involves providing professional leadership, managing clinical staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a BSC (Hons) and HCPC registration with significant clinical experience. This permanent position offers the chance to shape the future of cardiac services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Competitive salary and full-time hours in Cardiff.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

Extensive clinical experience in cardiac physiology roles.
Proven experience in managing and supervising staff in clinical settings.
In-depth knowledge of clinical governance and audit principles.

Responsibilities

Lead the professional development of the Cardiac Physiology Service.
Manage clinical caseload while providing professional leadership.
Collaborate with senior managers for strategic planning.
Ensure adherence to clinical governance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Management skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

BSC (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Masters Level Qualification in area of expertise

HCPC Registration

Management and/or leadership qualification

Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and experienced senior clinical physiologist to join the Cardiothoracic Directorate as Professional Lead of the Cardiac Physiology Service. The Cardiac Physiology Department is a critical service within the Cardiothoracic Directorate and wider health board. The post-holder will play a vital role in leading on the professional development of the Cardiac Physiology Service whilst working closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop a sustainable service for the future.

The Professional Head of the Cardiac Physiologist Department will provide strong, visible and professional leadership to the Cardiac Physiology team and provide highly specialist and expert advice for all Professional matters within the University Health Board. This will require working externally with other agencies at a local, regional and national level.

The post-holder will be required to work collaboratively and effectively with senior managers and other senior clinicians within the Specialist Services Clinical Board to contribute to and inform the strategic planning for workforce, training and capital. The post holder will be expected to lead on this for their professional area and develop plans in conjunction with the Directorate Manager.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the professional line manager for all Cardiac Physiologists across the Cardiothoracic Directorate both at the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. The post holder will also provide professional supervision of all staff and students within the Cardiac Physiology Department.

The post holder will be required to work collaboratively and effectively with senior managers and other senior clinicians within the Specialist Services Clinical Board to contribute to and inform the strategic planning for workforce, training, and capital. The post holder will be expected to lead on this for their professional area and develop plans in conjunction with the Directorate Manager.The post holder will have clinical governance accountabilities, ensuring safe, efficient and effective care, compatible with professional and national clinical standards

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own clinical caseload.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£78,120 to £90,013 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-HS057-1225

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder should have excellent communication skills, be able to demonstrate strong and compassionate leadership with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire others.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Please see the full Job Description and Personal Specification which provides further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder should have excellent communication skills, be able to demonstrate strong and compassionate leadership with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire others.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Please see the full Job Description and Personal Specification which provides further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the post holder.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

BSC (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent supplemented
Masters Level Qualification in area of expertise
HCPC Registration
Management and/or leadership qualification, training or equivalent

Desirable

Recognised/accredited post graduate teaching certificate

Knowledge Essential

An understanding of the management process
Detailed knowledge and application principles of clinical governance and evidence-based practice
In depth highly specialist knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of highly specialist, complex cardiac physiology cases
In depth knowledge of formulating, planning and co-ordinating specialist treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of national strategies relevant to Cardiac Physiology services

Experience Essential

Extensive clinical experience
Comprehensive post graduate experience in all Cardiac Physiology techniques and management
Considerable experience in cardiac physiology in a senior and supervisory role
Proven experience in the management and supervision of staff
Experience of research and audit
Experience of having taught/supervised staff and students
Evidence of multi-agency working
Evidence of appropriate CPD/ evidence-based practice

Desirable

Experience of undertaking management tasks e.g. acting up
Participation in strategic service developments
Participation in multi-agency planning

Skills Essential

Proven skills in management and supervision of staff
Able to demonstrate leadership skills in a highly complex environment and to initiate and manage change successfully
Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities of team
Ability to lead a team
Ability to communicate and work independently with individuals and groups at all levels within the UHB and with external agencies at local and national levels
Highly effective written and oral communication skills
Experience of delivering training / teaching to a range of staff groups
In depth knowledge of principles of clinical governance and audit
Evidence of appropriate CPD/ evidence-based practice
Ability to work with partners to develop and extend services
Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own and others performance and develop new ways of working
Proven ability in the use of highly complex specialist equipment
Proven problem-solving ability
Standard keyboard and IT skills

Personal Qualities Essential

Commitment and motivated to the development of the cardiac physiology service across all areas of the organisation
Ability to motivate and facilitate behaviour change in others
Compassion, empathy, understanding and the ability to cope with highly emotional, distressing circumstances
Ability to relate to all staff of all disciplines and seniority
Flexible to the needs of the service, adaptable and able to respond to unpredictable work demands requiring at times periods of intense concentration
Tolerance/ ability to manage situations involving conflict, verbal abuse and aggression

Other Essential

Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance
Able to manipulate equipment, some of which requires high levels of concentration and communication with patients
Able to mobilise between sites within the UHB as the job role demands

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

BSC (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent supplemented
Masters Level Qualification in area of expertise
HCPC Registration
Management and/or leadership qualification, training or equivalent

Desirable

Recognised/accredited post graduate teaching certificate

Knowledge Essential

An understanding of the management process
Detailed knowledge and application principles of clinical governance and evidence-based practice
In depth highly specialist knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of highly specialist, complex cardiac physiology cases
In depth knowledge of formulating, planning and co-ordinating specialist treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of national strategies relevant to Cardiac Physiology services

Experience Essential

Extensive clinical experience
Comprehensive post graduate experience in all Cardiac Physiology techniques and management
Considerable experience in cardiac physiology in a senior and supervisory role
Proven experience in the management and supervision of staff
Experience of research and audit
Experience of having taught/supervised staff and students
Evidence of multi-agency working
Evidence of appropriate CPD/ evidence-based practice

Desirable

Experience of undertaking management tasks e.g. acting up
Participation in strategic service developments
Participation in multi-agency planning

Skills Essential

Proven skills in management and supervision of staff
Able to demonstrate leadership skills in a highly complex environment and to initiate and manage change successfully
Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities of team
Ability to lead a team
Ability to communicate and work independently with individuals and groups at all levels within the UHB and with external agencies at local and national levels
Highly effective written and oral communication skills
Experience of delivering training / teaching to a range of staff groups
In depth knowledge of principles of clinical governance and audit
Evidence of appropriate CPD/ evidence-based practice
Ability to work with partners to develop and extend services
Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own and others performance and develop new ways of working
Proven ability in the use of highly complex specialist equipment
Proven problem-solving ability
Standard keyboard and IT skills

Personal Qualities Essential

Commitment and motivated to the development of the cardiac physiology service across all areas of the organisation
Ability to motivate and facilitate behaviour change in others
Compassion, empathy, understanding and the ability to cope with highly emotional, distressing circumstances
Ability to relate to all staff of all disciplines and seniority
Flexible to the needs of the service, adaptable and able to respond to unpredictable work demands requiring at times periods of intense concentration
Tolerance/ ability to manage situations involving conflict, verbal abuse and aggression

Other Essential

Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance
Able to manipulate equipment, some of which requires high levels of concentration and communication with patients
Able to mobilise between sites within the UHB as the job role demands

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh

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.

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UK Registration

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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff