Job summary
Hours per week 37.5
hrs
We are looking to
recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated staff nurse whom can demonstrate
good clinical ability in the delivery of acute cardiology care. You should be willing to develop your
professional practice within a dynamic clinical environment. Prior experience of cardiology in secondary
or tertiary care is desirable. A
willingness to take on new roles and responsibilities is essential within our
dynamic service that aspires to deliver the very best of care.
We have a purpose
built Cardiac Centre that incorporates nurse led chest pain assessment,
invasive and non-invasive investigations as well as two Cath Labs. Our newest bespoke Cath Lab is used in our
aspirations to develop acute cardiology provision with the very best in cutting
edge medical technology. The team also provide an oncall rota for emergency
cath lab cases in addition to standard working hours.
Day to day rotation
takes place between Cath Lab (theatre environment), recovery area and pre
assessment. Rotation to other areas of the Cardiology Dept may be required.
Cardiology is part of
the Cardiothoracic team.
Contact details for
job related candidate queries:
Ashleigh Judd
Cath Lab Nurse
Manager
0191 5656256 ext
40132
Cardiac Services
Manager & Junior sister team can also be contacted for informal discussion
;
Joanna Spence
Sr Darshini Smith
Sr Sarah Darling
Via
Cath Lab 0191 5410132
Main duties of the job
Key requirements:
You will need to be
an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare professional with a keen ability to
learn and develop new skills in a fast paced diagnostic and interventional
cardiology setting. Working alongside a dynamic multidisciplinary team you will
need to be flexible to the changing needs of the service. Previous cardiology
experience is desirable and the ability when trained to participate in an out
of hours oncall rota.
Must have own
transport
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full duties
The successful candidate will be
required to work within the cardiac cath lab, recovery area and pre-assessment
clinic.
The role within the lab requires
close working with many members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver the
best patient care. Supporting the consultant by scrubbing as a second operator
and preparing and assisting with any equipment they may require during
procedures. The registered would also be required to complete clear and concise
documentation during procedure, flowing to support the preparation and
administration of any medications which may be required during the procedure.
Communicating with patients, offering reassurance and support. Assisting with
efficient patient flow in the lab. Ensuring all infection control and
prevention policies are followed.
The recovery area involves managing
the safe recovery of all patients post-procedures, with the support of the
healthcare assistant team. Recording and IT skills are essential in documenting
observations for a patient. Recognising and acting upon any concerns during a
patients recovery.
The pre-assessment involves
reviewing medications and observations for patients prior to their procedure.
Explaining the procedure, obtaining delegated consent and answering any patient
concerns. The pre-assessment clinic is an opportunity to identify any potential
concerns and enhance patient safety.
Contribution to an out of hours emergency on-call
service is essential. This involves being able to commute to the hospital
within thirty minutes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full duties
The successful candidate will be
required to work within the cardiac cath lab, recovery area and pre-assessment
clinic.
The role within the lab requires
close working with many members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver the
best patient care. Supporting the consultant by scrubbing as a second operator
and preparing and assisting with any equipment they may require during
procedures. The registered would also be required to complete clear and concise
documentation during procedure, flowing to support the preparation and
administration of any medications which may be required during the procedure.
Communicating with patients, offering reassurance and support. Assisting with
efficient patient flow in the lab. Ensuring all infection control and
prevention policies are followed.
The recovery area involves managing
the safe recovery of all patients post-procedures, with the support of the
healthcare assistant team. Recording and IT skills are essential in documenting
observations for a patient. Recognising and acting upon any concerns during a
patients recovery.
The pre-assessment involves
reviewing medications and observations for patients prior to their procedure.
Explaining the procedure, obtaining delegated consent and answering any patient
concerns. The pre-assessment clinic is an opportunity to identify any potential
concerns and enhance patient safety.
Contribution to an out of hours emergency on-call
service is essential. This involves being able to commute to the hospital
within thirty minutes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing.
- Clinical Teaching experience.
- Mentorship preparation.
- Teaching qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing.
- Clinical Teaching experience.
- Mentorship preparation.
- Teaching qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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