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, ensuring 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.