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.
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