Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated and
energetic staff nurse to join our Cardiology team, working within our purpose
built Cardiac Catheter Suite. The team consists of 5 nurses and 2 lab
assistants, with additional support from radiographers, cardiac physiologists
and cardiologists.
Current
hours are 8.5 hour days, Monday to Friday (3 days)
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will
ideally have some recent cardiology and/or Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology
experience. They will be expected to work in the Catheter Laboratory, the day
ward and the nurse led pre-assessment service.
A preceptorship will commence on appointment.
There will be developmental opportunities available in the future with in-house
and external training provided.
About us
The Cardiac Catheter Suite
comprises of a state of the art cardiac catheter laboratory (refurbished lab
opened May 2022), a dedicated 10 bedded day ward, offices, clerical areas and
education/seminar facilities.
Contact: For an informal visit or further
information please contact Paula Jones paula.flynn@nhs.net or Emma Scott emmascott3@nhs.net, Deputy Nurse Managers, on
01925 662806.
Interviews will take place on 7th June 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Department Manager in creating and maintaining an
environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the
maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare
and teaching of nursing and non-nursing staff.
The
post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development
of programs of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these
programs. He/she is expected to carry
out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required
to demonstrate procedures, as well as supervising qualified and/or unqualified
staff.
See attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Department Manager in creating and maintaining an
environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the
maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare
and teaching of nursing and non-nursing staff.
The
post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development
of programs of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these
programs. He/she is expected to carry
out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required
to demonstrate procedures, as well as supervising qualified and/or unqualified
staff.
See attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Advanced life support skills
- Competence in venous cannulation and IV drug administration.
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to create rapport with patients in a short space of time with very little background knowledge. This is particularly important when supporting those patients who have been given bad news e.g. require surgery.
- Able to present factual information and deal with questions.
- Able to maintain accurate patient records.
- Basic IT skills in e-mail.
- Basic knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Willingness to develop specialist skills within the field of Cardiac nursing
- Willingness to undertake In Hospital Life Support training
Desirable
- Advanced life support skills
- Competence in venous cannulation and IV drug administration.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience within a Cardiac Catheter Lab or Interventional Radiology suite
Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort
Essential
- Able to wear lead protective aprons during procedures
- Able to move patient beds/trolleys
- Attend mandatory training (manual handling)
- Observe/monitor patients peri and post procedure
- Empathise and comfort patients following distressing procedure results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Advanced life support skills
- Competence in venous cannulation and IV drug administration.
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to create rapport with patients in a short space of time with very little background knowledge. This is particularly important when supporting those patients who have been given bad news e.g. require surgery.
- Able to present factual information and deal with questions.
- Able to maintain accurate patient records.
- Basic IT skills in e-mail.
- Basic knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Willingness to develop specialist skills within the field of Cardiac nursing
- Willingness to undertake In Hospital Life Support training
Desirable
- Advanced life support skills
- Competence in venous cannulation and IV drug administration.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience within a Cardiac Catheter Lab or Interventional Radiology suite
Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort
Essential
- Able to wear lead protective aprons during procedures
- Able to move patient beds/trolleys
- Attend mandatory training (manual handling)
- Observe/monitor patients peri and post procedure
- Empathise and comfort patients following distressing procedure results
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
