The Speciality Cardiology Clinical Lead reports to the Clinical Director and works with the Directorate Manager and Matron.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership within the service.
* Collaborate within the management structure of the Directorate.
* Monitor quality and safety and implement actions jointly with the Matron and Directorate Manager.
* Plan efficient, cost‑effective clinical services using available resources.
* Promote innovation and improvements in clinical productivity and service delivery.
* Ensure effective communication between the specialty, the Directorate and the Divisional Teams.
* Facilitate research, development, teaching and training.
* Develop and maintain links with key external organisations and within the Trust.
* Contribute to service planning, development and business cases.
* Support operational management: implement Trust policies, ensure performance standards, manage temporary staff, staff cover and staffing levels.
* Financial management: apply financial and performance metrics, achieve savings, support Service Line Reporting and ensure budgets and recharges are accurate.
* Human Resources management: ensure HR policies are followed, support recruitment, training, appraisals, and line‑management duties.
* Clinical governance: audit, risk management, infection control, guideline implementation, incident reporting and NICE guidance compliance.
* Clinical and professional practice: support job‑plan reviews, performance and conduct matters, uphold professional standards.
Qualifications
* A practicing clinical professional.
* Knowledge of the NHS, its infrastructure and recent reforms.
* Postgraduate management or further study qualification.
* Experience working within an acute NHS teaching hospital.
* Recent experience in managing clinical services.
* Understanding of clinical governance.
* Experience of change management.
* Ability to work in partnership with managers and clinicians.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to influence and negotiate.
* UK professional registration required.
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