Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Cardiac Catheter Lab Staff Nurse Royal Brompton Hospital

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Job summary

Cardiac Catheter Lab Staff Nurse - Royal Brompton Hospital

We are offering a wonderful opportunity to join our team in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

The role entails working as scrub and circulating nurse in all Adult and Paediatric Interventional Cardiology procedures. Participation in the on call rota is essential. In return we offer excellent learning and development opportunities in a friendly and supportive work environment.

Closing date: 4 November 2024 at Midnight

Interview date: 15 November 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the cath lab manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the ward team. Also, act as a care team leader ensuring the needs of the patients are met.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
To take part in the on -call / out of hours rota on a regular basis.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area.

About us

The Royal Brompton Hospital invasive cardiology suites are comprised of 5 cardiac catheter labs, and a hybrid theatre, providing you the opportunity to work at the forefront of cardiac research & treatment.

We currently undertake over 5000 cases per annum. It is an interesting & varied environment that caters for the following procedures:

Diagnostic cardiac angiography;
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI);
Electrophysiology studies (EPS) & intervention;
Device implants including Bi-ventricular pacemakers (CRT-P & -D), Subcutaneous ICDs and implantable defibrillators;
A full range of diagnostic & interventional procedures for paediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease;
Valvular intervention, including TAVI, TMVI, and Mitraclip;
Other Hybrid, including TEVAR/EVAR;
Endovascular

Other Interventional Radiology

Date posted

21 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM12193

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street, London

London

SW3 6NP

Job description

Job responsibilities

In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Trust policies.
Following training and reaching a satisfactory level of competence, will operate medical equipment pertaining to the Cath Lab.
To work in all areas of the Catheter Lab suite including the Hybrid Theatre
Scrub and assist the cardiologist for all cath lab procedures to a competent level.
Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards
To occasionally take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively. Ensuring that safe staffing levels are maintained.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
To take part in the on call / out of hours rota on a regular basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Trust policies.
Following training and reaching a satisfactory level of competence, will operate medical equipment pertaining to the Cath Lab.
To work in all areas of the Catheter Lab suite including the Hybrid Theatre
Scrub and assist the cardiologist for all cath lab procedures to a competent level.
Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards
To occasionally take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively. Ensuring that safe staffing levels are maintained.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
To take part in the on call / out of hours rota on a regular basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse
Post registration experience
Level of English language (written and verbal)

Desirable

Personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

Work setting experience post registration
Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Desirable

Experience in supervising junior staff

Skills

Essential

Communication skills
IT skills
Teaching and training
Managing difficult situations

Desirable

Audit and research
CPD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse
Post registration experience
Level of English language (written and verbal)

Desirable

Personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

Work setting experience post registration
Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Desirable

Experience in supervising junior staff

Skills

Essential

Communication skills
IT skills
Teaching and training
Managing difficult situations

Desirable

Audit and research
CPD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street, London

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street, London

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)