Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within our small team in the heart centre and alongside the expanding Cardiology department. The Heart Centre carries out coronary angiograms and a variety of cardiac device implants as well as specialist echocardiography services. You will be involved in the preparation of patients for these services, assisting consultants with the procedures, scrubbing within a sterile environment and recovering the patients after the procedures.
Main duties of the job
The new person must be able to demonstrate at interview that they can work well in a small team and also demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for all things cardiac. You need to have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Informal visits and enquiries to the Unit Manager are strongly encouraged.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with recent cardiology experience
Desirable
- Recent experience within a catheter lab or coronary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Competency in the administration of medication including IV administration or willingness to undergo training.
- Adaptable and flexible with regard to needs of the service.
- Ability to provide holistic care to patients.
- Intermediate Life Support Qualification
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Cannulation skills
- Cardiology specific training/ course attendance
- Scrub Experience
- ECG Interpretation
- Advanced life support qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with recent cardiology experience
Desirable
- Recent experience within a catheter lab or coronary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Competency in the administration of medication including IV administration or willingness to undergo training.
- Adaptable and flexible with regard to needs of the service.
- Ability to provide holistic care to patients.
- Intermediate Life Support Qualification
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Cannulation skills
- Cardiology specific training/ course attendance
- Scrub Experience
- ECG Interpretation
- Advanced life support qualification
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).
