Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital for a compassionate, dynamic nurse.
We are looking for someone who is eager and keen to facilitate a seamless service to patients.
The Cardiac Cath lab at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital is a busy department with patients undergoing treatments such as: Angiograms, PCIs, Pacemakers and Loop Implants. Although predominantly based at Grimsby, some cross-site work, to cover our services, may be required.
We have a close working relationship with radiographers, cardiac physiologists and consultants.
The role is vital in supporting the cardiac manager to ensure high standards of care are maintained. The successful candidate will be service-driven with the desire to improve services to our patients, whilst leading a team with positivity. They will be punctual, reliable, flexible and honest.
Main duties of the job
The cath lab practioner will be working within the cardiac cath lab assisting with cardiology procedures on both in patients and out patients. The individual will be expected to work as part of the team. They would be expected to deputise in all areas, clinical and managerial in the absence of the cath lab manager. The post holder will be required to work as a scrub practioner, circulating practioner and also recover patients post procedure. They will assist with the day to day running of the cath lab and escalate any issues to the cath lab manager. The cath lab is a fast paced environment, so the ability to work quickly under pressure is vital. We use x-rays whilst performing our procedures, so wearing a lead apron is essential in our day to day work. This post is to work in both Grimsby and Scunthorpe Cath Labs primarily. Some cross-site working to cover our services, including Hull University Teaching hospitals may be required.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To check the resuscitation trolley and defibrillator within the laboratory, and replenish/report faults as necessary. Delivers defibrillation therapy in the event of a cardiac arrest within the laboratory or recovery area. To act as a scrub practitioner. To conduct the day to day management of the cath lab. To plan, organise, co-ordinate and take part in the patients pathway. To administer IV medications as prescribed. To cannulate patients as required. To lead and assist with the implementation of protocols and procedures to enable future development of the cath lab. To recover patients post procedure. To circulate within the cath lab, assisting the scrub nurse and consultant. Teaching and Training Teach and train other members of staff within the cath lab Professional Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes Attend relevant seminars, conferences and courses as required to maintain CPD Keep abreast of clinical and technical developments Maintain the Resuscitation Council Immediate Life support certification Maintain personal mandatory training requirements as set out by the Trust This job description gives a general outline of the post. It is not intended to be inflexible, or exhaustive. It may be subject to change to meet the demands of the service. It may therefore be amended from time to time in full consultation with the post holder
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To check the resuscitation trolley and defibrillator within the laboratory, and replenish/report faults as necessary. Delivers defibrillation therapy in the event of a cardiac arrest within the laboratory or recovery area. To act as a scrub practitioner. To conduct the day to day management of the cath lab. To plan, organise, co-ordinate and take part in the patients pathway. To administer IV medications as prescribed. To cannulate patients as required. To lead and assist with the implementation of protocols and procedures to enable future development of the cath lab. To recover patients post procedure. To circulate within the cath lab, assisting the scrub nurse and consultant. Teaching and Training Teach and train other members of staff within the cath lab Professional Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes Attend relevant seminars, conferences and courses as required to maintain CPD Keep abreast of clinical and technical developments Maintain the Resuscitation Council Immediate Life support certification Maintain personal mandatory training requirements as set out by the Trust This job description gives a general outline of the post. It is not intended to be inflexible, or exhaustive. It may be subject to change to meet the demands of the service. It may therefore be amended from time to time in full consultation with the post holder
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- Evidence of post registration development in the relevant speciality
- Level 1 registered nurse
- Qualified mentor (ENB 998, or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or working towards
- Leadership qualification
Occupational
Essential
- 2 year post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Training/experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
- Computer literate
- Experience of critiquing clinical evidence
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- Evidence of post registration development in the relevant speciality
- Level 1 registered nurse
- Qualified mentor (ENB 998, or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or working towards
- Leadership qualification
Occupational
Essential
- 2 year post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Training/experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
- Computer literate
- Experience of critiquing clinical evidence
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).
