Clinical Lead - Catheter Lab
The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £52,354.532 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, 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 Clinical Lead to join their team of staff in the Catheter Lab.
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:
You will play a pivotal part in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of the upcoming catheter lab refurbishment programme, enduring that the redesigned service supports innovation, efficiency, patient safety and long-term service sustainability.
You will be responsible for providing a strategic, clinical, operational and professional leadership across the entire Cardiac, Vascular and Hybrid environment.
You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Cardiology, Vascular surgery, Anaesthetics, Radiology, procurement, infection prevention and external partners to deliver a high-performing, future-ready service.
You will lead the development, modernisation and future-proofing of the service to support the evolving needs of Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Vascular, Structural heart and surgical hybrid theatre procedures.
You will maintain ongoing dialogue with Consultant Cardiologists/Radiologists on all clinical aspects of service delivery and support the Clinical services manager (CSM) in ensuring sessional use is maximised.
You will support the CSM by attending meetings (minimum annual) with Cardiologists to discuss clinical and operational issues.
You will conduct examinations as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team in line with professional & departmental standards.
You will be responsible for managing the rotas of all Catheter Lab staff across all disciplines.
You will work with the CSM to ensure the Catheter Lab complies with all statutory regulations.
You will comply with all relevant mandatory training.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Experience working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Radiography, Senior Physiology or Senior Nurse post or equivalent.
A Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/ Cardiac Physiology/ Nursing· A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within a Cardiac Catheter lab.
A wide background with expertise in Coronary angioplasty, TAVI procedures and PFO closures. Previous Vascular intervention is desirable.
Aware of Catheter Lab Code of Conduct / Accountability.
Minimum of 3 years Catheter Lab experience.
Previous NHS Catheter Lab experience desirable.
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
Management Bonus Scheme
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
