Job summary
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.
Organisations within scope are as follows:
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
- Southern Health Foundation Trust
- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- University Hospital Southampton
- Solent NHS Trust
- South Central Ambulance Service
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Hampshire Hospitals
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join us in the Cardiac Catheter Labs.
Our cardiac suite consists of a 14 bedded day unit, 3 cardiac cath labs and a procedure room. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with a minimum of 12 months experience post-qualification. The successful candidate will be joining a wider multi-disciplinary team managing both elective and acute inpatient cardiac procedures.
The role will involve caring for patients pre and post op, rotating around the department to assist with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), Pacemaker and complex device implantation, Electrophysiology studies, Transoesophageal Echocardiograms and Stress Echoes.
Main duties of the job
This position will provide the opportunity to enhance your clinical cardiology knowledge and develop a unique skill set. As part of the multi-disciplinary team we are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care.
You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and the ability to adapt to the diverse and variable demands of caring for patients within the Cath Lab.
The successful candidate will have variable working hours between 8am to 8pm (Monday to Saturday) and contribute to the out of hours on call cath lab rota following a period of training.
As some procedures are carried out under radiation it is imperative that you are physically able to wear a lead apron for the correct level of radiation protection. If you are interested and would like to arrange a look around the department please get in touch with the appointing manager (Stefanie White)
If you have a passion for Cardiology, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and thrive under pressure, we would love to here from you.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring high quality nursing case is coordinated and delivered using a family focused model of practice.
Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently.
The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring high quality nursing case is coordinated and delivered using a family focused model of practice.
Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently.
The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN +/- RN registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- BSc Degree in relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
- Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
- An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
Additional criteria
Essential
- Clinically competent at Band 5
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Team building skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
- Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
- Able to support development of others
- Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
- Health promotion
- Advocacy skills
- Strong customer service skills
Desirable
- Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Intravenous Therapy Skills
- Mentors Course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN +/- RN registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- BSc Degree in relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
- Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
- An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
Additional criteria
Essential
- Clinically competent at Band 5
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Team building skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
- Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
- Able to support development of others
- Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
- Health promotion
- Advocacy skills
- Strong customer service skills
Desirable
- Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Intravenous Therapy Skills
- Mentors Course
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).
