Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Angiography Suite

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Job summary

The Cardiac Angiography Suite (CAS) is a unique area of the Oxford Heart Centre made up of 5 Cath Labs, a 16 bed Day Unit and a 4 bed Assessment Area.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated band 3 Nursing Assistants to complement our friendly multidisciplinary team. Within the area patients undergo a wide variety of cardiac procedures. These include Coronary Angiography/Intervention, Pacemaker/ICD implantation, Electrophysiology Studies/Ablations, Structural/Congenital procedures and Trans-Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). We also perform nurse led Cardioversions, Transoesophageal Echoes, and Drug Challenges.

The team in CAS strive to provide each and every patient with the best care possible in a safe and welcoming environment. The candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for high quality, patient centred care and a commitment to developing the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver it.

Main duties of the job

Working between the Day Unit/Assessment Area and the Cath Labs helping to care for both stable elective patients and acutely ill patients requiring emergency treatment. In the Cath Lab you will be trained to help work in circulating capacity for a variety of procedures as well as manage stock and input data to the procedural database.

About us

The unit operates Monday-Friday. As a full time band 3 Nursing Assistant you would work four 10 hour shifts per week. These shifts will vary between earlies and lates.

There is a comprehensive training and induction package in place to support individuals in developing all the required skills. A good attitude to working as a team and a courteous, friendly customer service approach is desirable.

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-6169488-B3

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping to care for both stable elective patients and acutely ill patients requiring emergency treatment. In the Day Unit / Assessment area you will be helping to look after a small caseload of patients pre and post procedure, under supervision of a registered nurse. You will be trained to perform, report and document patients vital signs observations, blood glucose measurements as well as wound and peripheral circulation assessments; help provide food and drink for the patients; help patients with their hygiene needs and getting them ready for their procedures. In the Cath Lab you will be trained to help work in circulating capacity for a variety of procedures as well as manage stock and input data to the procedural database.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Shortlist Offline

Essential

Add "2" for interview, "0" for rejected

Desirable

Previous experience in cathlab or theatre environment.

Person Specification

Shortlist Offline

Essential

Add "2" for interview, "0" for rejected

Desirable

Previous experience in cathlab or theatre environment.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)