Job summary
We have a Band 5 vacancy in our Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Cardiac Catheter Lab, and we are looking for a very special nurse! You will be keen to learn new skills and have an interest in acute cardiac nursing. In return, we will train you to care for cardiac patients and teach you the skills for our lab procedures. This will include working as a scrub nurse and joining our team that treats patients from across the whole of Kent who are having an acute heart attack!
Main duties of the job
Our day to day duties include the admission, post procedure care and discharge of day case cardiac patients. Our small and friendly team rotate between the roles of recovery nurse, lab circulating nurse and lab scrub nurse. A supportive training environment guided by robust competency documentation will be provided. When working in the Cath Lab, X Ray safety measures are in operation. It is necessary to wear protective lead aprons. These weigh approximately 7 KG and may need to be worn for extended periods. Applicants with musculoskeletal problems need to bear this in mind. During the training period across both sites, the nurse will rotate throughout the Labs, gaining the skills of circulating nurse and scrub nurse working alongside the cardiologist. It is imperative that you can drive. Once fully trained it is mandatory to participate the Trusts flagship 24 hour on call service at WHH for those critical STEMI (Heart Attack) cases. You will then be part of a team that literally saves life on an almost daily basis!
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- At least 12 months recent experience in an acute trust at band 5
- Previous Cath lab experience.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Scrubbing and circulating skills.
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
- Ability to work within a team and without supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care
- To adhere to Trust Values
Desirable
- Clinical Governance Risk management
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- At least 12 months recent experience in an acute trust at band 5
- Previous Cath lab experience.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Scrubbing and circulating skills.
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
- Ability to work within a team and without supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct Essence of Care
- To adhere to Trust Values
Desirable
- Clinical Governance Risk management
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
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).
