Job Description

The Principal Clinical Physiologist will lead a team of Healthcare Science staff to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective Cardio-Respiratory diagnostic services in line with the overall Medical Division requirements, Trust vision and objectives.
You will provide operational senior leadership, providing solutions and/or advice to staff in response to service pressures.
You will develop and deliver service strategy, together with leading the appropriate governance and risk management processes.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of key diagnostic performance indicators in line with local and national agreements.
Data collection to inform demand and capacity planning
Cardio-Respiratory Clinical Governance and risk management
Delivering financial balance and for the management of cost improvement.
Ensuring that all service issues are managed with a focus of improving the service provided to patients.
Ensuring that staff are fully engaged in the process of change management, and in particular, that Physiologists and support services are fully involved and at the forefront of service improvement projects.
Managing the asset base of the Cardio-Respiratory Department, ensuring all the equipment is maintained and is safe to use, including developing plans to update and replace equipment.
Manages the clinical systems in conjunction with IT Department
Working as a specialised independent practitioner within own area of expertise, performing and reporting highly complex specialised diagnostic procedures, both routine and emergency on outpatients and inpatients for all Divisions using best current practice and to local and national standards.
To travel between sites to ensure support and presence is co-ordinated with clinical team.
To act as an ambassador for Healthcare Science at local, regional and national level
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
Date posted
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
64,455 to 74,896 a year per rota per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
272-7627532
Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• M- level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant scientific subject area with significant experience in performing and reporting of cardiology or respiratory diagnostic procedures.
• M- level qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare management/leadership area
• Professional registration held with AHCS or HCPC

Desirable

• Registered Clinical Scientist

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Operational management experience with evidence of leading teams of cardiac or respiratory physiologists and other healthcare science staff
• Experience of supporting Human resource processes
• Understanding of current thinking about leadership and management approaches
• Understanding of financial management within set budget, including delivery of efficiencies
• Able to use complex data to inform service direction and strategy
• Track record of effective performance at senior level, able to communicate in difficult circumstances and under pressure
• Experienced in performing and reporting on complex investigative procedures
• Evidence of working with and liaison with other professions and management teams
• Understanding of regional and national Healthcare Science networks
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and governance processes and agendas in relation to the NHS and cardiology services
• Working knowledge and understanding of professional best practice, NHS policies and national agenda
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical IT systems: CVIS/ISCV/ Sentinel
• Understand efficiency processes, LEAN and project management techniques
• Involvement in the delivery of organisational change

Personal Attributes and Organisational Skills
Essential

• Proven leadership skills and experience, able to engage and build teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident communicator and able to challenge the status quo and influence others
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Work from a position of integrity and courage, building effective and positive relationships
• Proven ability for critical thinking and problem solving
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative, able to ask for help when required

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• M- level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant scientific subject area with significant experience in performing and reporting of cardiology or respiratory diagnostic procedures.
• M- level qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare management/leadership area
• Professional registration held with AHCS or HCPC

Desirable

• Registered Clinical Scientist

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Operational management experience with evidence of leading teams of cardiac or respiratory physiologists and other healthcare science staff
• Experience of supporting Human resource processes
• Understanding of current thinking about leadership and management approaches
• Understanding of financial management within set budget, including delivery of efficiencies
• Able to use complex data to inform service direction and strategy
• Track record of effective performance at senior level, able to communicate in difficult circumstances and under pressure
• Experienced in performing and reporting on complex investigative procedures
• Evidence of working with and liaison with other professions and management teams
• Understanding of regional and national Healthcare Science networks
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and governance processes and agendas in relation to the NHS and cardiology services
• Working knowledge and understanding of professional best practice, NHS policies and national agenda
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical IT systems: CVIS/ISCV/ Sentinel
• Understand efficiency processes, LEAN and project management techniques
• Involvement in the delivery of organisational change

Personal Attributes and Organisational Skills
Essential

• Proven leadership skills and experience, able to engage and build teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident communicator and able to challenge the status quo and influence others
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Work from a position of integrity and courage, building effective and positive relationships
• Proven ability for critical thinking and problem solving
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative, able to ask for help when required

Skills Required