Join Our Team as a Cath Lab Manager - Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for cardiovascular care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative healthcare environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Why You Should Consider This Role:

Lead a Team of Experts

As our Cath Lab Manager, you'll have the chance to lead a dedicated team of professionals, including nurses, technicians, and support staff. Your leadership will ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care and that our team continues to excel and grow.

Innovative Environment

Join a cutting-edge facility equipped with the latest technology in cardiovascular care. You'll play a key role in ensuring our 2 soon to be 3 Cath labs remain at the forefront of medical advancements, implementing the best practices and innovative procedures that set us apart.

Impactful Work

Every day in the cath lab is an opportunity to make a profound impact on patients' lives. Be a part of the critical care team that patients and their families rely on during some of their most challenging moments.

Professional Growth

We are committed to your professional development. Take advantage of our training programs, certifications, and continuing education opportunities.

Collaborative Culture

Join a collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Join Us and Lead the Way in Cardiovascular Care!

The proposed interview date is 13th September

Main duties of the job

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact every day, we want to hear from you.

What We're Looking For:

- Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and managing a team in a healthcare setting with the ability to manage a diverse team, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and Cath lab technology.

- Commitment to Quality: A passion for maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.

- Innovative Thinker: Ability to implement and oversee cutting-edge practices and procedures.

- Excellent Communicator: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff and patients.

About us

Exciting Opportunity: Cath Lab Manager at Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cardiovascular care? If so, Gloucestershire Hospitals invites you to join us as our Cath Lab Manager!

Why GHNHSFT?

Leadership and Innovation

At GHNHSFT, we believe in empowering our leaders to drive innovation and excellence in patient care. As our Cath Lab Manager, you'll spearhead a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of cardiovascular services. Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping the future of our cath lab.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Work in a modern, technologically advanced cath lab equipped with the latest in cardiovascular care technology. Our commitment to maintaining cutting-edge facilities means you'll have the tools and resources needed to perform at your best and lead ground-breaking initiatives.

Meaningful Impact

Make a difference every day by providing life-saving care to patients. Your role will be crucial in improving patient outcomes, from initial diagnosis through to recovery. Be part of a team that patients and their families trust during critical times.

Collaborative and Supportive Culture

Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the core of our success. Work alongside top-tier cardiologists and healthcare professionals in a nurturing and inclusive environment that values your contributions and fosters teamwork

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position offers a blend of administrative responsibilities and clinical oversight, making it a fulfilling career for those dedicated to healthcare management and patient care.

Cath Lab Manager: Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Relationships

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Leadership and Staff Management:

Help to recruit, train, and supervise cath lab staff, including nurses, technologists, and support personnel

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

- Operational Oversight:

Schedule and coordinate daily procedures to optimize patient flow.

Ensure the maintenance and proper functioning of all cath lab equipment.

Implement and monitor protocols to enhance efficiency and safety.

- Quality Assurance and Compliance:

Develop and oversee quality assurance programs to ensure high standards of patient care.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain adherence to standards.

- Patient Care Coordination:

Oversee patient preparation, procedure, and recovery processes.

Collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Address patient concerns and ensure a high level of patient satisfaction.

-Budget and Financial Management:

Develop and manage the cath lab's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Prepare financial reports and analysis for upper management.

- Policy Development and Implementation:

Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.

Stay updated on the latest industry standards and integrate best practices into the cath lab operations.

Ensure staff adherence to all policies and procedures.

Key Relationships:- Internal Relationships:Cardiologists : Collaborate closely with medical professionals to ensure seamless patient care and optimal procedure outcomes.

Nursing Staff and Technologists: Lead and support the cath lab team, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Administrative Staff: Work with hospital administration on budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.

Quality Assurance and Compliance Teams: Coordinate efforts to maintain high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.

1. External Relationships:

Vendors and Suppliers: Manage relationships with equipment suppliers and service providers to ensure timely maintenance and procurement of necessary supplies.

Regulatory Bodies: Liaise with healthcare regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry standards and participate in audits and inspections.

Patients and Families: Serve as a key point of contact for patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing information about procedures and care plans.

2. Cross-Departmental Relationships:

Emergency Department: Coordinate care for patients requiring urgent cardiovascular interventions.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Collaborate on the care of critically ill patients requiring cath lab services.

Radiology Department: Work closely with radiologists for imaging needs and integration of diagnostic information.

Additional Contact Details

Judith Williams (Ward Manager)CDCU

judith.williams@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive years post-registration clinical experience, including working in a cardiac centre in a specialised clinical area
• Previous experience of managing staff, including recruitment, performance management and development of staff
• Experience of overseeing capital budgets, including submission of funding bids / proposals
• Experience of business planning process, including successful writing of business cases
• Clear awareness of and previous involvement in Clinical governance processes
• Experience of clinical audit and research and development projects
• Awareness of international and national clinical development, staying updated on current research and national protocols / policies

Desirable

• Previous experience of service development /planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery.
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence Therapy practice relating to area of clinical practice, management, education and research.
• Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
• Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in healthcare management, or equivalent evidence of continuing professional development.
• 1st level registration/Qualification in a relevant clinical speciality including nursing, Cardiac Physiology or Radiography
• Teaching / mentoring qualification

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, Masters Qualification Preferred or working towards

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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318-24-MED-T1661