Job summary We are looking to recruit a Principal Cardiac Physiologist for the Medicine and urgent care department. We are looking for someone who will lead thesuccessful delivery of a highly specialist clinical service performing a range of cardiac investigations and therapeutic techniques. This role will need you toprovide advice and leadership on service provision and implement evidence-based changes to practice, having direct involvement in the evaluation of new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits related to practice. You will provide leadership and advise on strategic direction of Cardiac diagnostic services by contributing to the Directorate/ Trust Strategic Plan. Main duties of the job You will have financial responsibility for: an annual staff / non-staff budget of over 2 million pounds contributing to financial initiatives for the department involvement with the equipment tendering process authorised signatory for the purchase of stock and non-stock items / staff You will be responsible for service delivery across Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust (PHUT) and CDC (currently housed at St Marys Portsmouth) If this is you, please apply to the role or contact Alexander Hobson - alexander.hobsonporthosp.nhs.uk if you require further information. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number REF992L Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Please note - previous applicants need not apply NHS Salary Band - 8b Salary - £62,215 - £72,293 per annum pro rata Part-time 34 hours per week Permanent contract To work collaboratively with others in accordance with national initiatives and guidelines. Emphasis is placed on driving forward leading-edge techniques, taking an innovative approach to services and training staff to high standards to enhance patient care. To provide leadership and advise on strategic direction of Cardiac diagnostic services by contributing to the Directorate/ Trust Strategic Plan. Directs the service, including staff allocation of work, staff management and development, service planning, policy development, and budget management across trust sites. Conducts specialised, complex cardiac clinical physiological testing and procedures, analyses test results, reports on outcomes, and advises clinicians. Monitors and manages clinical supervision and training for all staff and their professionals up to Master`s level. Responsible for regular audit of activities, research and development and the impact on wider service provision. For further information please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please note - previous applicants need not apply NHS Salary Band - 8b Salary - £62,215 - £72,293 per annum pro rata Part-time 34 hours per week Permanent contract To work collaboratively with others in accordance with national initiatives and guidelines. Emphasis is placed on driving forward leading-edge techniques, taking an innovative approach to services and training staff to high standards to enhance patient care. To provide leadership and advise on strategic direction of Cardiac diagnostic services by contributing to the Directorate/ Trust Strategic Plan. Directs the service, including staff allocation of work, staff management and development, service planning, policy development, and budget management across trust sites. Conducts specialised, complex cardiac clinical physiological testing and procedures, analyses test results, reports on outcomes, and advises clinicians. Monitors and manages clinical supervision and training for all staff and their professionals up to Master`s level. Responsible for regular audit of activities, research and development and the impact on wider service provision. For further information please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent. BHRS / BSE or relevant professional accreditation with significant experience in a specialist area of Cardiac Diagnostics. Desirable HCPC / RCCP registration is desirable. (Voluntary at current time) Holds a recognised higher management and leadership qualification. Experience Essential Expert specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of specialist Cardiac procedures Demonstrates proven leadership experience. A detailed understanding of the cardiac physiology profession at a national level. Desirable A broad understanding of current NHS national and local strategies and policies Experience of changing practice aimed at improved service provision. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent. BHRS / BSE or relevant professional accreditation with significant experience in a specialist area of Cardiac Diagnostics. Desirable HCPC / RCCP registration is desirable. (Voluntary at current time) Holds a recognised higher management and leadership qualification. Experience Essential Expert specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of specialist Cardiac procedures Demonstrates proven leadership experience. A detailed understanding of the cardiac physiology profession at a national level. Desirable A broad understanding of current NHS national and local strategies and policies Experience of changing practice aimed at improved service provision. 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 job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)