Head of Cardiology Diagnostics

Job summary The division of Medicine and Therapies in LNWUH Trust is seeking an experienced leader with extensive cardiac physiology diagnostic experience to be its new Head of Cardiology Diagnostic Services. This role will provide expert professional, clinical and strategic leadership of Cardiology Diagnostics, across the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals, including Northwick Park Hospital, Ealing Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, and Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre. Main duties of the job The role of the Head of Cardiac Diagnostic Department involves a range of responsibilities focused on managing and overseeing the department's operations. These responsibilities ensure the provision of smooth operation of the Cardiac diagnostic department and provision of a high quality, evidence-based service for all invasive and non-invasive diagnostic testing for Cardiology. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential BSc in the field of technical cardiology Member of Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists Desirable Management qualification Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of budget management/financial management. Experience of quality or service improvement. Experience of working in a complex and challenging environment. Desirable Experience of working with NHS commissioning team. Skills, abilities and attributes Essential Ability to flexibly and effectively lead a department on multiple sites. Ability to positively influence and lead teams. Desirable Project and change management skills. 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address EH/NPH/CMH NPH Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website

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