Head of Cardiology Service Development

Head of Cardiology Service Development
Head Office - London (Travel to hospital sites as and when required)
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £140,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Health Group is Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Head of Cardiology Service Development to join their team of staff in the Service Development department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include

• Define and implement CHG's national Cardiology Strategy aligned to corporate growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiovascular specialists across NHS and independent sectors.
• Attract high-calibre consultants into CHG Cardiology Centres of Excellence.
• Develop and articulate a clear Cardiology Services value proposition for:
  • Private Medical Insurers
  • Self-pay patients
  • NHS and partnership opportunities
  • International referrals
• Identify, evaluate and develop new cardiovascular service opportunities across the Group.
• Ensure cardiology services are developed in line with CHG governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Operate as a strategic leader reporting to the CCO (Interim CMO).
• Engage effectively with:
  • Hospital Senior Management Teams
  • Corporate Functions
  • Medical Governance Forums
  • Consultants
  • Insurers and External Partners

Applicants should meet the following criteria

• Experience in cardiology service development, cardiovascular healthcare or healthcare service line leadership.
• Strong understanding of cardiovascular pathways, diagnostics, intervention and cardiac surgery services.
• Experience working with or within large hospital groups.
• Demonstrable experience leading strategic growth and transformation programmes.
• Proven ability to:
  • Develop and execute service line strategies
  • Drive revenue growth and activity uplift
  • Deliver service development initiatives
  • Balance clinical ambition with financial discipline
  • Strong commercial and strategic planning capability.
  • Demonstrable experience influencing senior clinicians and Executive stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

...and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more.

We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy