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.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.
• Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs
• Establish and maintain communication with various individuals and groups on complex potentially stressful topics, across a range of situations.
• 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.
• Improve quality.
• 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.
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
22124
Job locations
BS6 6UT
Bristol
BS6 6UT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role purpose:

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

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 Trainingincluding 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

Benefits:
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:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
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. Job description
Job responsibilities
Role purpose:

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

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 Trainingincluding 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

Benefits:
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:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please see above

Experience
Essential

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please see above

Experience
Essential

• Please see above