Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arise for a Band 6 registered nurse to join our highly skilled and motivated workforce in the cardiac Day Case Unit based on the Aintree Site . We are looking for a dynamic , enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 to join our friendly multidisciplinary team.
we also perform a range of specialist cardiac interventions, including Angiogram as well as Permanent pacemaker implantations. we have one Lab with a recovery area , a Ambulatory Heart Failure Service.
The successful candidate would rotate between the cardiac catheter Labs assisting in number of different procedures, recovery area , Ambulatory Heart Failure service, pre clerking .
Cardiac Cath lab experience is required.
Please call 01515298231 to discuss further or to arrange a walk around visit
Main duties of the job
To participate in the effective running of the department
To provide nursing care in all areas - Cath lab, Day ward , Heart failure
To act as a scrub or circulating nurse during procedures
To act as and assistant during procedures carried out in the Cath lab
To participate in the daily running and management of the Cath lab workload
To insert peripheral cannula and take blood samples where required
To assist consultant operator in cath lab during insertion of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) as required
o To ensure that all emergency and routine equipment is maintained in good working order. o To provide assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams as required. o To carry out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person in accordance with Trust/Local policy. o To undertake the following procedures as required, when training has been given. o Administration of intravenous drugs. o TR band placement. o Femstop deployment. o Removal of arterial and venous sheaths. o To maintain the highest standard of asepsis both in the preparation for, and the duration of the procedures. o To maintain accurate records of each procedure, by maintaining the Cath lab database procedure log. o Thoroughly check the details of a patient on arrival and again prior to any procedure starting in accordance with the WHO checklist o To provide a full support, explanation and education to a patient during their stay in the department.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/ department manager, who holds continuing responsibility.Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development.The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.For further information go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overvie
To provide a full and comprehensive hand over to the ward staff after a procedure. To check, label and despatch laboratory specimens as required in line with Trust policy To be aware of budgetary constraints and to use all resources effectively To be aware of the legal requirements regarding; Consent Complaints To have a good understanding of; Fire precautions and emergency procedures Cardiac arrest procedure Infection control policy Storage and administration of drugs and blood Radiation protection Policy Safe sharps disposal. BLS/ILS/ALS desirable . A good working knowledge of heart failure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/ department manager, who holds continuing responsibility.Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development.The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.For further information go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overvie
To provide a full and comprehensive hand over to the ward staff after a procedure. To check, label and despatch laboratory specimens as required in line with Trust policy To be aware of budgetary constraints and to use all resources effectively To be aware of the legal requirements regarding; Consent Complaints To have a good understanding of; Fire precautions and emergency procedures Cardiac arrest procedure Infection control policy Storage and administration of drugs and blood Radiation protection Policy Safe sharps disposal. BLS/ILS/ALS desirable . A good working knowledge of heart failure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Post registration qualification in speciality
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Post registration qualification in speciality
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
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).
