Job summary
Are you a Cath Lab Nurse or Radiographer looking for the next step in your Career?
Our expanding Cardiology department's Cardiac Cath labs comprise of 5 Cath Labs, two recovery areas and an Elective Unit. Procedures completed in the Cath Lab include coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion under sedation and GA. In addition, we run a 24/7 heart attack service which is provided out of hours on an on call basis.
We are part way through an ongoing refurbishment program to furnish us with a suite of Philips Azurion systems and have recently been granted approval to expand our capacity further, as such we need a number of additional staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse or Radiographer to join the department with this exciting role. The role combines aspects of both Nursing and Radiographic Practice in the area as a multi skilled Cath Lab Practitioner.
You will be expected to scrub and circulate for procedures including coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion, as well as undertaking Cath Lab specific Radiographic duties in line with hospital policy.
If you are a motivated individual who wants to be part of a fantastic team with a wide range of opportunities to further your skills and knowledge then this is the job for you!
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Interview date 6th November 2023
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be able to develop your skills in
- Working in recovery completing admission checks on patients
- Scrubbing to assist in our range of interventional and diagnostic procedures.
- Caring for patients during procedures with conscious sedation and pain relief as required and accurately documenting this.
- Handing over patients to the recovery team post procedure
- Utilizing Philips Azurion and Siemens Artis x-ray equipment for Cardiac Procedures to provide imaging using principles of ALARP in line with IR(ME)R
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the role
Training and induction will be provided as well as a block of supernumerary time if required. There are regular internal and external training days available to develop skills.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To be aware of and comply with the current legislation relating to Health and Safety and Radiation Protection legislation.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision.
- To maintain high standard of Radiographic image quality
- Maintain accurate records of all care given.
- To provide a split of Nursing and Radiographic support to the area depending on service need. Including scrubbing and circulating for procedures and operating the x-ray equipment.
- To ensure that all staff adhere to Trust policies and the principles of their professional body.
- To take responsibility for bed management in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
- Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To be aware of and comply with the current legislation relating to Health and Safety and Radiation Protection legislation.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision.
- To maintain high standard of Radiographic image quality
- Maintain accurate records of all care given.
- To provide a split of Nursing and Radiographic support to the area depending on service need. Including scrubbing and circulating for procedures and operating the x-ray equipment.
- To ensure that all staff adhere to Trust policies and the principles of their professional body.
- To take responsibility for bed management in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
- Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or Radiographer on Health & Care Professions Council register
- Post registration qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration, with evidence of good all round experience
- Significant knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
Desirable
- Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload.
Skills
Essential
- Significant Knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, relevant imaging equipment and anatomy and pathology.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates can work effectively in inter/multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or Radiographer on Health & Care Professions Council register
- Post registration qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration, with evidence of good all round experience
- Significant knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
Desirable
- Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload.
Skills
Essential
- Significant Knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, relevant imaging equipment and anatomy and pathology.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates can work effectively in inter/multidisciplinary team.
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).
