At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Cardiac Investigations Unit and ensure high-quality patient care.
- Company: Join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great location with access to scenic views and attractions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cardiac healthcare while enjoying life in vibrant Blackpool.
- Qualifications: BSc in Clinical Physiology and extensive experience in cardiac physiology required.
The predicted salary is between 66582 - 77368 £ per year.
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:
- Strategic and Clinical Leadership
- Communication and Relationship Management
- Knowledge, Expertise and Workforce Development
- Analytical and Judgement Skills
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- Responsibility for Patient Care
- Financial and Physical Resource Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Management and Governance
We welcome and encourage applications 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 resorts, 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 around 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.
Details:
- Date posted: 16 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8b
- Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 382-SWC78-26
- Job locations: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Blackpool, FY8 1EA, United Kingdom
Person Specification:
Education and Qualification:
- Essential: BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Post graduate certification in Specialist area of cardiac physiology in either: BHRS, BSE accreditation or 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
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.
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.
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