Cardiology Services Manager

Job Title: Cardiology Services Manager

Service Relationship: Head of Business and Service Development

Location: Bon Secours Hospital Dublin

Job Purpose

The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours mission values (Human Dignity Integrity Compassion Stewardship & Service) and ethos by effective delivery of mission objectives in your capacity as a Cardiology Services Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Cardiology Services Manager under the direction of the Head of Business and Service Development is held accountable for the services that are provided through the Cardiology Department.
• This includes developing implementing and evaluation of programmes of care and setting and monitoring of standards of practice.
• Accountable for the day-to-day management of the department. This includes the determination of work to be done and organisation of work
• Rostering of staff and allocation of staff to particular areas within the Cardiology departments i.e. angiography unit stress testing room monitor analysis echocardiography service and hospital wide EGG service.
• Aim to provide an efficient and safe working environment for patients and staff.
• Be familiar and comply with hospital policies at all times with regard to safety infection control and fire prevention.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary meeting
• To ensure equipment is serviced at regular intervals according to hospital policy.
• Maintain records of equipment servicing.
• Organise budgets for the departments with regard to equipment and staffing.
• Be available for induction of new staff members.
• Maintain accurate daily records of all staff within the departments.
• Available to participate in an on-call service.
• Carry out duties from time to time as they are deemed appropriate to your post by your line manager.
• Be an excellent communicator considering the wide variety of situations that may arise in the day-to-day management of the units which requires a great competence in interpersonal skills.
• Be aware of risks to patients and staff and to follow the correct hospital procedure for reporting and documenting each incident whilst being fully aware of the legal requirements and implications.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of nursing and financial resources.
• Co-ordinate and maintain equipment and monitor resources to ensure that unnecessary expenditure by miss use does not occur.

• Remain abreast of modern cardiology techniques and developments and be aware of potential service development potential for the department.

Clinical Skills:

• While the primary purpose of the post is the management of the cardiology team the postholder is expected to maintain their clinical skills in cardiology and will be required to provide clinical service to patients as needs arise. This includes but is not limited to proficiency in echocardiography cardiac pacing and catheterisation lab.
• The postholder must maintain appropriate accreditation where appropriate and ensure that CPD is completed as necessary.

Managerial Responsibilities

• To attend Line Manager meetings and to actively participate in formulation of policies clinical guidelines operational policy/procedures sharing of information.
• To utilize financial and other information to plan and deliver agreed levels of service.
• To assist the Head of Business in implementing any corrective programme necessary for adherence to financial budgets.
• To investigate patients complaints and provide a timely response in accordance with the hospital protocol policies and procedures. Take a leadership and management role in relation to all such issues.
• To ensure that annual leave and study leave of all Cardiology staff are cost effectively scheduled to ensure the availability of cover at all times.
• To ensure the effective use of all Cardiology collaboration with other disciplines promote good industrial relations in accordance with personnel policies.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to improve processes and practices and to identify areas for quality improvement with regard to gaining JCI Accreditation.

Human Resource Management:

Responsible through appropriate line management delegation for the supervision and development of staff to motivate and maximise their performance potential. Such delegated duties will ensure that:

• Staff attendances are optimised in relation to work schedules.
• All annual examination parental and other leave is scheduled and recorded.
• Hospital HR polices are complied with.
• Appropriate induction training of new staff.
• Ensure that Health and Safety procedure are complied with develop and implement action plans to remedy areas where deviations occur.
• Carry out fair and objective performance appraisals every 12 months on each employee on his / her department.
• Participate as appropriate in the recruitment and selection process of staff.
• Develop implement and foster a high level of moral amongst staff by effective motivation and communication.

Education and Professionalism

Objective: To maximise staff development in a learning environment.

• Ensure to effectively delegate whenever and wherever possible.
• Encourage effective and efficient communication within the department and supporting department
• Identify current skills gaps and to partake in an objective Training Skills Analysis.
• Once appropriate training has been given to support and assist in the implementation of all hospital Policies and procedures and rollout to your staff in line with JCI accreditation Best Practice.
• Initiate conflict resolution as when required by ensuring that a genuine attempt is made to resolve any issues which may arise at a local level.
• Ensure that time management is actively encouraged and that duties are prioritised.
• Prepare staff for future responsibility (initiate succession planning) by keeping them informed and allocating extra responsibility where possible.
• Effectively manage change within your departments.
• Lead your staff by using all inclusive style of management and by promoting the Bon Secours Core Values each day.
• Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate where appropriate in education and training of other hospital staff and students as the need arises.
• Supervise and influence standards of professionalism on your units e. g. Confidentiality Dress Code Hospitality Diplomacy.

Essential Requirements

• Have obtained the Clinical Measurement Science from Technological University Dublin / Clinical Measurement Physiology from Atlantic Technological University or international equivalent
• A Management course

Essential Experience

• Have at least 5 years post qualification experience

Essential Skills

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Excellent managerial Skills
• Excellent leadership
• Good Communication Skills
• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative to work independently
• Good listening skills

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 10TH OCTOBER 2025

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity Compassion Stewardship Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds abilities and perspectives and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance please contact