Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual who can provide expert clinical and resourceful leadership to our Cath lab team. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate must be committed to ensuring the delivery of safe care through all avenues providing the Cath labs with adequate stock and safe equipment.
They will have proven clinical, management, and teaching experience, and must have the ability to communicate and support their colleagues. The role also involves taking responsibility for ensuring the on-going professional relationships with materials management and external companies.
Experience or knowledge in all aspects of Cath lab procedures is highly desirable, and embedded relationships with external companies also an advantage.
A secondment for this post will also be considered
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of Cath lab equipment and stock at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the team, liaising with multiple disciplines including but not limited to external companies, materials management, procurement and finance, Cath lab management, clinical engineering and the Cath lab MDT.
The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines where stock and equipment is considered, implementing where necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Cath labs.
They will be expected to report back to Cath lab management on a weekly basis, providing detailed reports from Atticus demonstrating changes in stock usage, advised increase/decreases to par levels and regular updates on current tender agreement progress and any expiring stock; this information will all be gathered through a robust working relationship with materials management.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be involved in the purchasing and maintenance of all Cath lab equipment for St. Bartholomews Hospital.
To arrange the training for all staff in the use of Cath lab equipment both new and in current usage.
Act as the POCT representative for Cath labs at the relevant site/trust meetings
To manage inter-hospital equipment loans in conjunction with the Trust decontamination lead.
To be responsible for new technology/equipment trials, audit and present data to relevant stake holders
To be wholly accountable for his / her practice with Trust policies and SOPs and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
- To communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose so that all patients receive seamless care within the Trust.
- To act as a role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
- Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice.
- To comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
- To ensure that the departments have adequate stock and equipment to provide an effective service, increase and decrease stock levels according to external factors (Covid, long weekends, etc)
- To develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team and materials management
- To ensure the Cath Lab Manager, Matron and clinical directors are informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
- To participate in multi-professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
- To identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Cath Lab Manager and Matron for Peri-operative Medicine / and Trust partners.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To ensure stock is rotated by materials management appropriately to avoid expiring items
- Push expiring items into the labs making the MDT aware to prevent unnecessary wastage
- Report to Cath lab management at the weekly review meeting on expiring items, equipment issues and potential down time in labs
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be involved in the purchasing and maintenance of all Cath lab equipment for St. Bartholomews Hospital.
To arrange the training for all staff in the use of Cath lab equipment both new and in current usage.
Act as the POCT representative for Cath labs at the relevant site/trust meetings
To manage inter-hospital equipment loans in conjunction with the Trust decontamination lead.
To be responsible for new technology/equipment trials, audit and present data to relevant stake holders
To be wholly accountable for his / her practice with Trust policies and SOPs and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
- To communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose so that all patients receive seamless care within the Trust.
- To act as a role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
- Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice.
- To comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
- To ensure that the departments have adequate stock and equipment to provide an effective service, increase and decrease stock levels according to external factors (Covid, long weekends, etc)
- To develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team and materials management
- To ensure the Cath Lab Manager, Matron and clinical directors are informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
- To participate in multi-professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
- To identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Cath Lab Manager and Matron for Peri-operative Medicine / and Trust partners.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To ensure stock is rotated by materials management appropriately to avoid expiring items
- Push expiring items into the labs making the MDT aware to prevent unnecessary wastage
- Report to Cath lab management at the weekly review meeting on expiring items, equipment issues and potential down time in labs
Person Specification
Professional /Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2 or RN12 Nurse on the NMC register / Operating Department Practitioner or other Allied Health professional on the HCPC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- BSc degree (biomedical sciences or clinical engineering) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing theatre equipment; including purchasing, contract management and management of resources and budgets
- Experience of audit / research based clinical practice
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of clinical supervision
Skills /Knowledge /Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to patient care
- Ability to identify patient and staff diversity issues and proactive in addressing of these in business planning and service provision
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
- Extensive knowledge of critical care and theatre equipment, including POCT devices
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong leadership and team working skills
- Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word and other health databases
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to motivate self and others
Person Specification
Professional /Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2 or RN12 Nurse on the NMC register / Operating Department Practitioner or other Allied Health professional on the HCPC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- BSc degree (biomedical sciences or clinical engineering) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing theatre equipment; including purchasing, contract management and management of resources and budgets
- Experience of audit / research based clinical practice
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of clinical supervision
Skills /Knowledge /Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to patient care
- Ability to identify patient and staff diversity issues and proactive in addressing of these in business planning and service provision
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
- Extensive knowledge of critical care and theatre equipment, including POCT devices
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong leadership and team working skills
- Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word and other health databases
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to motivate self and others
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
