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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab

The closing date is 20 July 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic nurses aiming to develop their clinical skills, with recent experience of working in an acute setting or new to all things nursing and want a fresh new challenge.

You must enjoy working in a busy environment and be a true team player. The job can be physically demanding and you must be able to stand for long periods in the Cath Lab wearing lead protection. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Working with the current Band 6 and Band 7 team you will be essential in maintaining a strong 24/7 primary PCI service, assist in complex structural cases and complex EP work. The role will involve participation in the 24/7 Primary PCI service with an on-call commitment.

You will join our team of experienced nurses working in our catheterisation labs. The clinical environment can be challenging and rapidly changing with high acuity patients. The nursing staff work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of evidence-based care. There is a strong focus on developing clinical practice and professional development and contribute to a research culture within the nursing team toidentifycurrent knowledge and deliverevidence-basedcare.Training will be provided, and further academic study is encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

As a Cardiac Cath Lab nurse your role will be diverse and unique. The role will consist of being a scrub nurse for cardiac procedures including PCI, pacemaker insertion, TAVIs, ablations and other procedures. The lab also has a nurse that circulates completing documentation, administering IV medications, inserting cannulas, using the defib.

When not in the lab the role consists of monitoring patients post procedure if required, collecting patients from wards, returning patients to wards and giving a proficient handover and supporting the patient in their Cath Lab journey.

Cannulation skills required or willingness to learn. Knowledge of IV medications would be great but all medications will be explained and supported to learn.

The Cath Lab is independent in regards to structure within the hospital so a strong work ethic with a willingness to clean and stock up the labs is essential as teams all contribute to the Labs day to day.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7304934-JUL25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cardiac Cath Labs is a busy vibrant area that completes procedures in 4 labs. The nurses in the lab are a fun team that always puts the patients first. The role consists of collecting patients from wards or the Cardiac Day Case Unit. The assist in preparing the patient including cannulation and other preparations such as giving oral medications and/or antibiotics. They will then be in the lab with the patient either circulating, which consists of filling in relevant paperwork, providing medications, opening equipment and monitoring the patient throughout. The other nurse in the same lab will be scrubbed in with the consultant completing the procedure. New nurses to the area will be taught scrub techniques, how to prepare equipment and how to be the consultant's second. The role is varied and offers lots of opportunities to learn about the heart and all things Cardiac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cardiac Cath Labs is a busy vibrant area that completes procedures in 4 labs. The nurses in the lab are a fun team that always puts the patients first. The role consists of collecting patients from wards or the Cardiac Day Case Unit. The assist in preparing the patient including cannulation and other preparations such as giving oral medications and/or antibiotics. They will then be in the lab with the patient either circulating, which consists of filling in relevant paperwork, providing medications, opening equipment and monitoring the patient throughout. The other nurse in the same lab will be scrubbed in with the consultant completing the procedure. New nurses to the area will be taught scrub techniques, how to prepare equipment and how to be the consultant's second. The role is varied and offers lots of opportunities to learn about the heart and all things Cardiac.

Person Specification

RN (Adult)

Essential

  • 1 year experience

ILS

Desirable

  • Certificate

Venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Competency completed

Evidence of recent practice development

Desirable

  • Evidence provided

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification

RN (Adult)

Essential

  • 1 year experience

ILS

Desirable

  • Certificate

Venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Competency completed

Evidence of recent practice development

Desirable

  • Evidence provided

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cath Lab Nurse Manager

John Leete

j.leete@nhs.net

01444441881

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7304934-JUL25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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