Job summary
We are looking for a registered nurse to cover maternity
leave with experience of working in cardiology nursing who has a good
understanding of cardiac procedures. Experience of working in a cardiac day
unit / cath lab would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have
excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part
of the wider cardiac team supporting the safe delivery of day case cardiac
procedures. The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post
procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion,
angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine
stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development
will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from
experienced team members and mentors and given professional development
opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday
08:00-18:00.
Main duties of the job
The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post
procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion,
angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine
stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development
will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from
experienced team members and mentors and given professional development
opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide pre and post procedure care and to assist medical staff with Cardiology
diagnostic day case procedures including, TOE, Dobutamine Stress Test, Loop
recorder insertion, Pacemaker insertion and Angiography.
To
demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and
evaluating patient care.
To be
involved in Service development in collaboration with the Department Manager / Charge
Nurse.
To
promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered
as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence-based
practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
To
participate in teaching, education and training.
Be
aware of budget and resource management within the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide pre and post procedure care and to assist medical staff with Cardiology
diagnostic day case procedures including, TOE, Dobutamine Stress Test, Loop
recorder insertion, Pacemaker insertion and Angiography.
To
demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and
evaluating patient care.
To be
involved in Service development in collaboration with the Department Manager / Charge
Nurse.
To
promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered
as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence-based
practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
To
participate in teaching, education and training.
Be
aware of budget and resource management within the unit.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical
- Governance issues.
- Experience of using EPR on a regular basis.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word
- processing.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional
- Development.
Desirable
- Experience in an interventional
- setting eg. Cardiac Cath. Lab, X-Ray,
- Theatres / anaesthetics.
- Experience in Cardiology.
- Clinical Skills IV cannulation,
- venepuncture, ECG.
Experience
Essential
- Work effectively within a
- multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- desirable, but training will be given.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Diploma/Degree
- Excellent standards of nursing care
Desirable
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- 1 year post qualification experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- UK RGN NMC registration.
- DBS clearance.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical
- Governance issues.
- Experience of using EPR on a regular basis.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word
- processing.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional
- Development.
Desirable
- Experience in an interventional
- setting eg. Cardiac Cath. Lab, X-Ray,
- Theatres / anaesthetics.
- Experience in Cardiology.
- Clinical Skills IV cannulation,
- venepuncture, ECG.
Experience
Essential
- Work effectively within a
- multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- desirable, but training will be given.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Diploma/Degree
- Excellent standards of nursing care
Desirable
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- 1 year post qualification experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- UK RGN NMC registration.
- DBS clearance.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
