Job summary
The successful candidate will be responsible to provide the safest and highest quality care to patients undergoing cardiac related procedures in the cardiac catheter lab whilst, coordinating and overseeing nursing practice. He/She will be required to provide support to the Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager and deputize in their absence and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff adhering to policies and procedures that operate within the department. He/She will have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as he/she will be required to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary management team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Interventional Cardiology and Pacing with evidence of leadership skills and experience with mentoring and teaching junior staff and students. Support will be given to develop leadership and management skills with the provision of an in-house course and also externally with our partner universities.
Main duties of the job
- The purpose of the post holder is to provide clinical leadership to the nursing and other members of MDT in the cardiac catheter lab which includes acting as a team leader and expert practitioner, coordinating, guiding and advising the team in the provision of optimum patient care.
- The post holder will be able to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing elective and emergency procedures such diagnostic coronary angiogram, PCI, permanent pacemaker and other cardiac related procedures in the cardiac catheter lab.
- She/He/They will work closely with the Catheter Lab Manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice.
- She/He/They will be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
- She/He/They will also be expected to work within the cardiac catheter lab as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse and will be a patient advocate during the procedure.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.
- To regularly coordinate and take charge the cardiac catheter lab and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of patient care.
- To act as a deputy in the absence of the cardiac catheter lab manager
- To support the development and implementation of audit, quality and risk management initiatives.
- To participate in monitoring standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience.
- To teach and act as mentor, assessor or preceptor to junior staff or student nurses
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.
- To regularly coordinate and take charge the cardiac catheter lab and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of patient care.
- To act as a deputy in the absence of the cardiac catheter lab manager
- To support the development and implementation of audit, quality and risk management initiatives.
- To participate in monitoring standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience.
- To teach and act as mentor, assessor or preceptor to junior staff or student nurses
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- NMC Registration
- 2 years Cardiac Catheter Lab Experience
- Immediate life Support Training
- Specialist clinical knowledge across a range of wide procedures to include a range of procedures
Desirable
- Completion of a CPD cardiology related Courses e.g. Cardiac Care Course
- Advance life support Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in scrubbing and circulating for cath lab cases
- Experience in clinical team leadership
- Experience in preparing patients and recovering patients from cath lab procedures
Desirable
- Experience in covering pre-assessment clinics
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Empathetic attitude towards staff and patients
- Ability to manage the patient procedure lists and prioritizes urgent patients
- Ability to deputize in the absence of the Catheter Lab Manager
- Knowledge of skill mix and its application to roster allocation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the demographic of patients coming to the Cath Lab
- Ability to teach junior staff and new starters in the department
- Mentorship/preceptorship skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A fair unbiased approach to staff management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to inspire and lead the team
Desirable
- Team leadership skills
- De-escalation skills
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- NMC Registration
- 2 years Cardiac Catheter Lab Experience
- Immediate life Support Training
- Specialist clinical knowledge across a range of wide procedures to include a range of procedures
Desirable
- Completion of a CPD cardiology related Courses e.g. Cardiac Care Course
- Advance life support Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in scrubbing and circulating for cath lab cases
- Experience in clinical team leadership
- Experience in preparing patients and recovering patients from cath lab procedures
Desirable
- Experience in covering pre-assessment clinics
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Empathetic attitude towards staff and patients
- Ability to manage the patient procedure lists and prioritizes urgent patients
- Ability to deputize in the absence of the Catheter Lab Manager
- Knowledge of skill mix and its application to roster allocation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the demographic of patients coming to the Cath Lab
- Ability to teach junior staff and new starters in the department
- Mentorship/preceptorship skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A fair unbiased approach to staff management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to inspire and lead the team
Desirable
- Team leadership skills
- De-escalation skills
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).