A vacancy has arisen for a Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager within the Cardiac Catheter Labs at the Essex CTC and Mid and South Essex Hospitals which includes the main Basildon hospital site, Southend Hospital and Broomfield hospital. Applicants should be either an experienced Nurse, Cardiac Physiologist or Radiographer with at least 5 years cardiac cath lab and cardiology experience at a senior level.
The Essex CTC is a progressive, dynamic centre, invested in research and delivering high quality patient services.
There are 4 cardiac catheter labs in the Essex CTC, and one diagnostic lab on each of the three sites within MSE (basildon, Southend and Broomfield) hospitals.
Applicants should have a clean driving license or means to travel across sites with the main site being the Essex cardiothoracic Centre.
The labs undertake all diagnostic and interventional cardiology, Electrophysiology, Structural and device work.
The Essex CTC provides a PPCI, OHCA and bracy pacing 24/7 service for the population of Essex and Suffolk borders.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
This role provides senior operational leadership for the cardiac catheter laboratories and associated day stay areas across the Trust, combining unit ‑ level management with advanced clinical and professional expertise. The post holder is responsible for the safe, efficient and high ‑ quality delivery of all catheter lab services, ensuring effective scheduling, optimal use of resources and a consistently positive patient experience. Working in a fast ‑ paced and evolving environment, the role requires a proactive and forward ‑ thinking leader who can drive service improvement, strengthen pathways and support staff through change. The post holder will oversee performance, quality, governance and workforce management, using data and audit to inform decisions and implement sustainable improvements in patient flow and access. They will work collaboratively with senior management, clinical leads, matrons and multidisciplinary teams across all MSE sites to ensure cohesive service delivery, robust communication and alignment with Trust priorities. The role also includes responsibility for procurement, stock management and capital planning for catheter lab equipment, ensuring services remain safe, modern and fit for purpose.
