Principal Cardiac Scientist - Head of Department

at  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking to recruit a new head of the Cardiac department to replace the previous post holder who has left the post for a new developmental opportunity.
This is an exciting time for the care group and our ambitious strategy will require enthusiastic, determined and highly professional individuals that enjoy using quality improvement methodologies to transform services.
Based in the city of Truro, the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Cornwall is a beautiful county which can offer an exceptional quality of life.
Truro itself has excellent schools and colleges and easy access to both Falmouth and Plymouth Universities. With just a short drive you can easily access and enjoy both the north and south coast of Cornwall and the outdoor activities, excellent restaurants, rugged coast and gardens that both have to offer.
The A30 trunk road has been much improved over the last 5 years; there is a good rail service through the county and an excellent airport service from Newquay to many cities throughout the UK and abroad.
PLEASE NOTE: This post currently attracts a fixed term recruitment and retention bonus, details of which can be discussed directly with applicants.
The post-holder will be directly responsible for all aspects of the Cardiac Science Service, providing the technical, managerial leadership and clinical expertise to the Specialist team in all area of cardiac physiology. Delivering all aspects of staffing, quality control, budgetary management, and effective day to day delivery of the cardiac science services for Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and partner organisations.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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