Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a progressive Sister/Charge Nurse role in the cardiac catheter labs, to support service expansion. In this role you will be expected to progress the expansion of the service, supporting the current nursing management within the catheter labs and exhibiting advanced nursing skills.
The catheter labs run 08:00 - 18:00, 5 days per week, with out of hours covered by an on-call service. It is expected that all qualified members of the team will partake in covering the on-call service. There are 4 catheter labs and a hybrid theatre, with plans for a 5th lab to be opened in 2025 to support service expansion.
We are offering this as a progressive post, to allow you to grow into a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse by completing competencies over a period of approximately 6 - 12 months, depending on hours, and existing experience/skills.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will work in the catheter labs, supporting all junior members of the team with their training and development. On a rotational daily basis, they will be the nurse in charge of the catheter labs. They will work within the Cath lab team, supporting the service expansion and ensuring continuity of cover for the service.
What we are looking for
- The successful candidate will be an experienced catheter lab nurse.
- Evidence of mentoring and training of junior staff within the Cath lab setting is expected.
- Attendance at relevant regional and national meetings is encouraged.
- Procedures in the catheter lab are constantly changing and evolving, an interest in and understanding of how research influences change, is essential.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will work in the catheter labs, supporting all junior members of the team with their training and development. On a rotational daily basis, they will be the nurse in charge of the catheter labs. They will work within the Cath lab team, supporting the service expansion and ensuring continuity of cover for the service.
What we are looking for
- The successful candidate will be an experienced catheter lab nurse.
- Evidence of mentoring and training of junior staff within the Cath lab setting is expected.
- Attendance at relevant regional and national meetings is encouraged.
- Procedures in the catheter lab are constantly changing and evolving, an interest in and understanding of how research influences change, is essential.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- A Speciality Qualification within CV&T
- Senior nurse experience in managing lab caseloads and the staff within it.
- Provide evidence of: Supporting a range of learners in practice and Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Intermediate Life Support training
- Degree or working towards
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience at Band 5/equivalent in the speciality
- Working towards managing emergency scenarios within a Cath Labs setting
- Experience in an acute hospital setting within Cath labs
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
- Experience as a clinical practice assessor/supervisor.
Desirable
- Insight into research and how it influences change and service development
- Experience in an acute hospital setting within Cath labs
- Insight into audits and budget management
- Insight into sickness management and appraisals
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Ability to provide evidence of speciality knowledge in Cath Labs procedures
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Awareness of current Trust/NHS issues
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- A Speciality Qualification within CV&T
- Senior nurse experience in managing lab caseloads and the staff within it.
- Provide evidence of: Supporting a range of learners in practice and Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Intermediate Life Support training
- Degree or working towards
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience at Band 5/equivalent in the speciality
- Working towards managing emergency scenarios within a Cath Labs setting
- Experience in an acute hospital setting within Cath labs
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
- Experience as a clinical practice assessor/supervisor.
Desirable
- Insight into research and how it influences change and service development
- Experience in an acute hospital setting within Cath labs
- Insight into audits and budget management
- Insight into sickness management and appraisals
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Ability to provide evidence of speciality knowledge in Cath Labs procedures
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Awareness of current Trust/NHS issues
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).
