Job summary
The Cardiac Catheter Lab at MPH is looking to recruit one band 5 nurse on a permanent basis . Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills are required, and committed team players with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments involved in delivering care to cardiac patients within the Lab.
The Cardiac Cath lab, Duchess Building at Musgrove and has 3 dedicated hybrid labs and a Day Case unit which operates as a radial lounge. We provide acute and elective coronary work for Somerset, performing over 1000 PCIs, including 250 PPCIs per year. We can offer our patients a range of specialist cardiac services from diagnostic testing and imaging, complex PCI including Shockwave, CSI, and Laser alongside a well-established CTO service. We also offer a range of pacing services from basic to complex devices (ICD/CRT &sICD) The unit is very forward thinking and consistently reviewing its practices to expand our clinical services and meet the needs of our ever-growing population. The unit completed a full system refurbishment in January 2021 which included 3 new fully integrated Siemens Artis Q Labs. We have recently introduced a new automated inventory/ stock control management system for the labs to ensure time can be spent where it is needed most, at the bed side.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the ward for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of a ward, in the absence of the senior and junior Ward Sister, which empowers staff to deliver patient-centred, evidence based nursing care. Authorised signatory of bank nurse/agency timesheets. May request authorisation of bank nurses and overtime under the direction of the Matron or Associate Director of Nursing.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone.
Musgrove Park is an award winning, progressive and ambitious District General Hospital, the largest in Somerset providing acute and community services to over 340,000 people, with an outstanding reputation for the provision of a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and specialist services. The cardiology department also provides secondary care for the remainder of Somerset covering ~600k patients in total.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, relatives and carers sensitive clinical information in a way that takes into account the level of understanding and any barriers that may have an impact on the individual receiving and understanding the information, face to face and via the telephone on a frequent daily basis.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and staff in an empathetic way, both face to face or by telephone giving reassurance and developing cooperation in achieving good outcomes on a frequent daily basis.
- Use the Trust computer system to update patient information and respond to e mails on a daily basis.
- Communicate with consultant cardiologists, physiologists, radiographers and the multi-disciplinary team, acting as patient advocate and challenging where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and ask for advice on appropriate care from senior nursing and medical staff.
- Make decisions, following discussion with a senior member of nursing or medical staff with regard to the clinical intervention required, based on the analysis and interpretation of complex clinical facts (such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature and fluid balance) on a daily basis and in crisis situations. Visible to patients, visitors and users of the service
If you are interested, please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Baker- charlotte.baker@somersetft.nhs.uk on 01823 343467 to discuss the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, relatives and carers sensitive clinical information in a way that takes into account the level of understanding and any barriers that may have an impact on the individual receiving and understanding the information, face to face and via the telephone on a frequent daily basis.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and staff in an empathetic way, both face to face or by telephone giving reassurance and developing cooperation in achieving good outcomes on a frequent daily basis.
- Use the Trust computer system to update patient information and respond to e mails on a daily basis.
- Communicate with consultant cardiologists, physiologists, radiographers and the multi-disciplinary team, acting as patient advocate and challenging where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and ask for advice on appropriate care from senior nursing and medical staff.
- Make decisions, following discussion with a senior member of nursing or medical staff with regard to the clinical intervention required, based on the analysis and interpretation of complex clinical facts (such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature and fluid balance) on a daily basis and in crisis situations. Visible to patients, visitors and users of the service
If you are interested, please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Baker- charlotte.baker@somersetft.nhs.uk on 01823 343467 to discuss the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance / COSHH / Health and Safety / Infection Control / Clinical Waste / Manual / Handling/PEAT/Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act oBasic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement Agenda oKnowledge of current evidence based practice in nursing
- Able to lead and work as an integral part of the ward team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance / COSHH / Health and Safety / Infection Control / Clinical Waste / Manual / Handling/PEAT/Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act oBasic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement Agenda oKnowledge of current evidence based practice in nursing
- Able to lead and work as an integral part of the ward team
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).
