Job summary
The post holder is required to provide pre and post care for elective and emergency cardiac patients.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will provide scrub nursing skills and act as an assistant to the Cardiologist during cardiac interventions within the angiography and pacing suite. The post holder will work within the team to ensure all patients are safely cared for from admission to discharge. This will be from pre assessment through to elective procedures.
At times the elective list may extend to accommodate emergency cases.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a professional registered nurse with an interest in cardiology. The role is primarily based within the 5 day Cardiac Intervention Suite, with some rotation to the Acute Cardiac Ward to allow training and updating within the cardiology nurse setting.
The applicant must be able to wear the radiation protection clothing for long periods of standing as this is an essential part of the role.
About us
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. We are committed to delivering high quality care in our wards and services and as part of our improvement plan to become an outstanding Trust by 2022
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Detailed Job Description.
General Duties:
Day to day operation of the Cardiac Intervention Suite, including the stocking and restocking of all consumables and pharmaceuticals and participate with the daily cleaning schedules.
Cardiac Intervention Unit opening hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00hrs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Detailed Job Description.
General Duties:
Day to day operation of the Cardiac Intervention Suite, including the stocking and restocking of all consumables and pharmaceuticals and participate with the daily cleaning schedules.
Cardiac Intervention Unit opening hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00hrs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Must have post registration experience as a registered Staff Nurse.
Desirable
- Experience in working in field of Cardiology.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and legibly.
- Can articulate well with A/I H good listening skills.
- A good team player who will support colleagues and junior A/I H staff.
Other
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and A/I H responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical.
- Must have a working knowledge relating to Health and Safety. Must have a working knowledge of their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management.
- Understanding of the term `person centred care.'
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS).
- A caring outlook, a desire to want to improve the quality of life for the people we look after.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Must have post registration experience as a registered Staff Nurse.
Desirable
- Experience in working in field of Cardiology.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and legibly.
- Can articulate well with A/I H good listening skills.
- A good team player who will support colleagues and junior A/I H staff.
Other
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and A/I H responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical.
- Must have a working knowledge relating to Health and Safety. Must have a working knowledge of their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management.
- Understanding of the term `person centred care.'
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS).
- A caring outlook, a desire to want to improve the quality of life for the people we look after.
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).
