Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager
The closing date is 18 June 2026
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.
Main duties of the job
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 licence 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 brady pacing 24/7 service for the population of Essex and Suffolk borders.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Experience
* 5 years experience at senior level in cardiac cath labs
* Experience in teaching, presenting and education at a national level
Education
* Post graduate education in cardiac related topic
Leadership
* Senior leadership experience (managing a team)
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£57,528 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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