Job summary
WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL
CARDIAC CATHETER LABORATORY - PPCI 24/7
SERVICE
UNIT MANAGER BAND 7
FULL TIME - 37.5 HRS
This
is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking team.
The
Cardiac Catheter Suite at Worcester includes 2 laboratories providing 24/7 PPCI
for the populations of Worcestershire and Herefordshire. In addition we also undertake
electrophysiology studies; ablation and implantation of complex devices.
If you are
looking for a new and challenging role, this could be the role for you. In
return, you will be offered support through an individualised development plan
and clinical coaching in addition to access internal and external training
opportunities.
The successful candidate will be part of a exciting, developing service delivering high standards of care which will be personally and professionally rewarding.
Main duties of the job
You will be leading a highly skilled team of Registered Nurses, actively supporting patients receiving treatment and families/carers.
We are looking for a highly skilled leader working collaborative across disciplines to ensure high standards of care are provided to the service users.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, be motivated and enthusiastic, holding a first level degree in health related subject and a relevant qualification in cardiology.
Informal visits are
encouraged andwelcomed.
For more information please contact:
Matron
Kelly Fee on (01905) 763333 ext. 33808 or bleep 508.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the day to
day running of the Cardiac Catheter Suite including recovery area. To ensure a
high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of
staff and resources on his or her allocated department.
To demonstrate strong clinical
leadership in stressful and challenging situations.
To act as a clinical expert within
the sphere of work
To promote a positive approach to
new challenges and creative ways of working.
To have local open and transparent
communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing
for people in our care, to be bold in both supporting good ideas and
speaking up when things go wrong.
To act as advocate for their
designated area and liase with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to
co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient
and family.
To ensure
effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising
with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of
nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility
for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision
of staff.
Accept
professional responsibility and accountability for your infection
prevention and control practice.
Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant
policies. Ensure that you receive
mandatory updates in infection control.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the day to
day running of the Cardiac Catheter Suite including recovery area. To ensure a
high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of
staff and resources on his or her allocated department.
To demonstrate strong clinical
leadership in stressful and challenging situations.
To act as a clinical expert within
the sphere of work
To promote a positive approach to
new challenges and creative ways of working.
To have local open and transparent
communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing
for people in our care, to be bold in both supporting good ideas and
speaking up when things go wrong.
To act as advocate for their
designated area and liase with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to
co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient
and family.
To ensure
effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising
with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of
nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility
for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision
of staff.
Accept
professional responsibility and accountability for your infection
prevention and control practice.
Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant
policies. Ensure that you receive
mandatory updates in infection control.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub-part 1 of the professional register.
- 1st degree or working towards.
- Coronary Care or Interventional Cardiology Course or equivalent experience.
- Cardiac catheter lab training or equivalent.
- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
- Current ALS - Advanced Life Support.
- Management Course.
Desirable
- Recruiting and retaining staff or equivalent.
- MSC advancing practice.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Venepuncture, cannulation skills.
- Evidence of being up to date with BCIS recommendations regarding PCI, Electrophysiology studies and complex devices.
- Competent in achieving haemostasis following angiography or PCI including the use of closure devices.
- Competence in scrubbed assistance during angiography / PCI.
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of effective working within a Team environment.
- Has a flexible attitude and is willing to work weekends as per job description and be part of the on-call roster at Worcester.
- Good understanding and able to implement Clinical Audit and Care Pathways.
- Proven management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a interventional cardiac catheterisation Suite.
- Evidence of taking charge, management within previous setting at senior level.
- Previous clinical experience including setting up and running clinics or services.
- Experience of teaching junior colleagues.
- Complaints handling.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate with a variety of persons in different and difficult situations / settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub-part 1 of the professional register.
- 1st degree or working towards.
- Coronary Care or Interventional Cardiology Course or equivalent experience.
- Cardiac catheter lab training or equivalent.
- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
- Current ALS - Advanced Life Support.
- Management Course.
Desirable
- Recruiting and retaining staff or equivalent.
- MSC advancing practice.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Venepuncture, cannulation skills.
- Evidence of being up to date with BCIS recommendations regarding PCI, Electrophysiology studies and complex devices.
- Competent in achieving haemostasis following angiography or PCI including the use of closure devices.
- Competence in scrubbed assistance during angiography / PCI.
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of effective working within a Team environment.
- Has a flexible attitude and is willing to work weekends as per job description and be part of the on-call roster at Worcester.
- Good understanding and able to implement Clinical Audit and Care Pathways.
- Proven management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a interventional cardiac catheterisation Suite.
- Evidence of taking charge, management within previous setting at senior level.
- Previous clinical experience including setting up and running clinics or services.
- Experience of teaching junior colleagues.
- Complaints handling.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate with a variety of persons in different and difficult situations / settings.
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).
