Job Description
Job Title: Head of Clinical Operations
Working Hours: Permanent, 30 hours a week
Salary: £46,400-£52,000 depending on experience
Note: Home-based with monthly office visits to London
Are you an experienced leader and subject matter expert on cardiology diagnostics?
We're looking for a Head of Clinical Operations to lead our cardiology team and oversee governance in line with CQC domains of well-led, safe, caring and responsive, whilst ensuring clinical and financial KPIs are being delivered.
About Us
Acacium Group are a leading global healthcare delivery partner, and we are hiring a Head of Clinical Operations. Part of Acacium Group, our clinical care team works with over 80 NHS trusts to deliver a range of clinical services in hospitals, the community or virtually. Our services include diagnostic, acute and virtual services, all of which are designed and delivered by senior NHS consultants and operational staff who ensure that national clinical guidelines and operational best practice guidance are met.
About The Role
In this role, you will:
- Provide effective and visible clinical leadership to our clinically based cardiographers and remote-based analysis teams.
- Provide coaching and develop staff to reach their full potential, promoting self-development.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, such as acute Trusts, clinical commissioning groups and primary care networks
- Ensure full compliance with the Xyla quality and governance frameworks and work with the CQC registered manager and Head of Screening Services to ensure services meet the inspection criteria.
This is a role where your clinical leadership skills will really make a difference.
What You'll Bring
We don't expect perfection. If most of this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you:
- Excellent IT skills within Microsoft Office.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Why Join Us?
- Your work will directly shape decisions that improve our services.
- You'll help us maximise value by ensuring data quality.
- You'll be part of a supportive team where new ideas are welcomed.
- You'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills.
Your Benefits
- Pensions scheme, free mortgage broker service & life assurance
- Wellbeing Benefits. Employee Assistance Programme. Digital Health & Wellbeing App. Mental, Social, Physical & Financial Workshops
- Recognition Benefits. Long Service awards, Exceptional performance awards & Increasing holiday allowance
- Discounts. Shopping, lifestyle & cinema discounts
Experience And Qualifications
- Degree in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent
- 3 years of experience working as a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist
- Experience leading and managing clinical teams
- Professional registration with the AHCS or HCPC
If you don't meet every requirement but believe you'd be a strong fit, please apply anyway. We value diverse experiences.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company- it is at the heart of our core value of Putting People First. We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all of our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the AHCS or HCPC
Experience
Essential:
- 3 years of experience working as a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist
- Experience leading and managing clinical teams
Person Specification
Essential:
- 3 years of experience working as a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist
- Experience leading and managing clinical teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website
Details
Date posted: 02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Salary: £46,400 to £52,000 a year, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Home or remote working
Reference number: M0073-25-0007
Job locations: 9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP
Employer details
Employer name: Xyla
Address: 9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP
Employer's website: https://xylaservices.com/
