Cath Lab Team Leader (Maternity Cover)

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Catheter Lab Team Leader (maternity cover) | Bristol | Competitive pay plus excellent benefits | Free Parking

Spire Bristol Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Catheter Lab Team Leader to join the team on a maternity cover basis.

Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Cardiology Services Manager in the running of the Cath Lab on a day to day basis.
• Coordinate and ensure all departmental audits are completed.
• Undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for changes in practice.
• Line manage and develop a discrete team within the department including performance matters.
• Involve in the recruitment of new members of staff.
• Provide judgement on a variety of complex clinical, staff & operational problems.
• Liaise with other departments and provide practical solutions to any issues which may arise (e.g. stock and equipment).
• Undertake clinical Cath Lab and Cardiology pre-assessment duties.
• Provide specialist education and teaching to junior Cath Lab staff and other departments (e.g. ward staff, PACU/Recovery, Theatre/ODP).
• Act as a Specialist Cardiology resource for the multi-disciplinary team within Spire Healthcare.
• Assist in staff rotas maximising the use of staff, resources and activity within Cath Lab.

Main Duties of the Job:

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.
• Establish and maintain communication with various individuals and groups on complex potentially stressful topics.
• Develop own highly skilled and professional knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally develop.
• Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.
• Develop strategies and policies for service improvement.
• Enable people to exercise their rights and promote their equality and diversity.
• Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice, especially within the speciality of Cardiology.
• Delegate work to others.
• Determine the effective use of physical and financial resources.
• Undertake Human Resource activities for all members of the team.
• Assist with research and development.
• Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment.

About Us:

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.

Who We're Looking For:

• Degree (BSc Hons) or equivalent (minimum qualification).
• Post graduate experience in relevant specialism.
• Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers.
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied cases.
• Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions.
• Competence across a range of Cardiology/ Cath Lab skills supported by highly skilled professional and specialist knowledge.
• Possess the Mandatory Training including Infection Control competences and health and safety.
• Root cause analysis.
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice.
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages.
• English language to IELTS 7.0.
• Willing to work flexible patterns e.g. evenings/on call.
• Registration with the NMC/ ACHP/ Health Professions Council.
• Willing to participate in flexible working pattern at short notice.
• Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients.
• Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work.
• Lives within 60 minutes travelling time of the hospital.

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.

Our Values:

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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.