Staff Nurse - Cardiac Day Unit

Job summary

We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of working in cardiology nursing who has a good understanding of cardiac procedures. Experience of working in a cardiac day unit / cath lab would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider cardiac team supporting the safe delivery of day case cardiac procedures. The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

Main duties of the job

The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos.

Job responsibilities

• To provide pre and post procedure care and to assist medical staff with Cardiology diagnostic day case procedures including, TOE, dobutamine stress echo, loop recorder implant and explant, permanent pacemaker insertion and coronary angiography.
• To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• To be involved in service development in collaboration with the Department Manager / Charge Nurse.
• To promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
• To participate in teaching, education and training.
• Be aware of budget and resource management within the unit.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration (Essential)

• UK RGN NMC registration.
• DBS clearance.

Special Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills.
• Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues.
• Experience of using EPR on a regular basis.
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Special Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Experience in an interventional setting eg. Cardiac Cath. Lab, X-Ray, Theatres / anaesthetics.
• Experience in Cardiology.
• Clinical Skills IV cannulation, venepuncture, ECG.

Qualifications (Essential)

• RGN
• Diploma / Degree
• Excellent standards of nursing care

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Teaching / mentoring qualification
• 1 year post qualification experience

Experience (Essential)

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience (Desirable)

• Post registration experience desirable, but training will be given.
• Experience of clinical audit.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: C -RP-N572

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Cardio SpN, Alison Hylton, ,