Clinical Lead - Catheter Lab
The Alexandra Hospital (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.
This full‑time role is 37.5 hours a week and requires covering a flexible shift pattern. Salary: Up to £52,354.532 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
Duties of this role include:
* You will play a pivotal part in the planning, coordination 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
* 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.
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