Cath Lab Manager

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £52,266 – £59,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced cardiac nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Have you led a CCU, cardiac unit or specialist cardiac team and are looking for an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while developing and inspiring a highly skilled clinical team? Would you like to play a key role in shaping and developing a growing cardiology service within a leading independent hospital? If so, we would love to hear from you.

KIMS Hospital is looking for an experienced and inspirational Cath Lab Manager to lead our Interventional Suite and Cardiology Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cardiac Nurse, CCU Lead, Cardiac Unit Manager or experienced Cath Lab professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a real difference to the way our cardiology services are delivered.

You will provide strong clinical, operational and strategic leadership, ensuring our patients receive safe, compassionate and exceptional care at every stage of their journey. Working alongside Consultant Cardiologists, Radiologists, Anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help drive high standards of clinical practice while supporting the continued development and growth of our cardiology service.

At KIMS Hospital, we believe that great leadership starts with great patient care. We are looking for someone who can lead from the front, inspire confidence, develop people and create a positive culture where clinical excellence can thrive.

What will you be doing?

As Cath Lab Manager, you will have the opportunity to make your mark across both the clinical and operational aspects of the service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and inspire the Cath Lab and Interventional Suite team, creating a supportive, high-performing culture focused on patient safety, quality and exceptional patient experience.
• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of cardiology and interventional services.
• Use your cardiac nursing expertise to support high standards of clinical practice, working collaboratively with Consultant Cardiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Lead, develop and retain a skilled workforce through effective recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, education and professional development.
• Champion clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety, ensuring the service meets CQC, MHRA, NICE and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Take responsibility for departmental resources, budgets, equipment and service development, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance patient care.
• Develop strong relationships with consultants, colleagues and external partners to ensure effective patient pathways and a consistently excellent patient experience.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the cardiology service, identifying opportunities to enhance the service and improve outcomes.

About you

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced cardiac nurses who have already demonstrated strong leadership within a CCU, cardiac unit, cardiology service or Cath Lab environment.

You will be a confident and compassionate clinical leader who can balance excellent patient care with the operational demands of managing a specialist service.

You will ideally have:

Essential criteria

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Cardiology (degree level or equivalent).
• Extensive post-registration experience within Cardiology, a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, CCU or Interventional Suite, together with experience of leading and managing a clinical team.
• Proven experience of clinical leadership, governance, service improvement and team development.
• Experience of managing resources and budgets, with the ability to understand and contribute to the operational and commercial aspects of a clinical service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with consultants, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship qualification and experience of supporting the education and development of clinical staff.
• Experience of leading change, service development or productivity improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience within a Cath Lab or Interventional Suite.

Why join KIMS Hospital?

At KIMS Hospital, you will have the opportunity to lead a specialist service, develop a talented team and play a key role in shaping the future of cardiology care.

We value our people and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional development and career progression. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free secure on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Support for professional qualifications and CPD
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to a range of employee discounts and benefits

About KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital is committed to providing Healthcare at its Best. We are proud to create an environment where our people can deliver outstanding care, develop their careers and make a genuine difference to our patients.

If you are an experienced cardiac nurse who is ready to take your leadership career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

At KIMS Hospital, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

To apply, please apply online. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diane on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about DBS checks can be found atGOV.UK – DBS checks.

Posted 21st October 2026