Cardiac Investigations Unit Manager

The Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU) Manager provides senior strategic and operational leadership across all services within the Cardiac Investigations Unit, including Echocardiography, Cardiac Rhythm Management, and Non-invasive Cardiac Diagnostics.Working in partnership with Cardiology and divisional leadership teams, the post holder will ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient service delivery across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and referring hospitals within the Lancashire and South Cumbria (L&SC) region.The post-holder serves as the technical lead for the L&SC network, responsible for developing and implementing patient pathways, clinical protocols, and service improvement initiatives.As an expert autonomous practitioner, the post-holder provides advanced specialist cardiac physiology practice while ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of resources.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESo Strategic and Clinical Leadershipo Communication and Relationship Managemento Knowledge, Expertise and Workforce Developmento Analytical and Judgement Skillso Planning and Organisational Skillso Responsibility for Patient Careo Financial and Physical Resource Managemento Human Resource Managemento Information Management and Governance

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Post graduate certification in Specialist area of cardiac physiology in either: oBHRS oBSE accreditation oor equivalent
• NHS Management qualification

Desirable

• Teaching, mentorship or assessors' qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive post graduate qualification experience in cardiac physiology
• Service Management Experience with a good understanding of NHS policy and service provision

Extensive experience of staff management including HR policy implementation

Extensive knowledge of national, professional and NHS guidelines relating to cardiac physiology & Healthcare Science service provision, quality and education and funding streams

Experience of monitoring budgets, resource allocation, procurement and business planning processes

Service improvement and change management techniques

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
• Ability to provide effective leadership, experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence and gain credibility
• Patient Focused with a desire to make a real impact to quality of care
• Professional calm and efficient manner with emotional resilience
• Sets high standards and motivates others to achieve continuous improvement
• To effectively chair professional group meetings and present detailed information

About the employer

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS and especially here at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Due to Blackpool's convenient location, Edinburgh in the north and London in the south can be reached within three hours by train.