Band 5 Cardiac Catheter Lab Staff Nurse Royal Brompton Hospital
Posted 10 days 23 hours ago by Guys & St Thomas Hospital
Main area Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekdays 4 days/week ; On call rota) Job ref 196-NM12704
Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Brompton Hospital Town London Salary £35,964 - £43,780 p.a. inclusive of HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 07/04/:59 Interview date 14/04/2025
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Job overviewCardiac Catheter Lab Staff Nurse - Royal Brompton Hospital
We are offering a wonderful opportunity to join our team in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
The role entails working as scrub and circulating nurse in all Adult and Paediatric Interventional Cardiology procedures. Participation in the on call rota is essential. In return we offer excellent learning and development opportunities in a friendly and supportive work environment.
Main duties of the job- The post holder will work closely with the cath lab manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the ward team. Also, act as a care team leader ensuring the needs of the patients are met.
- To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
- To take part in the on -call / out of hours rota on a regular basis.
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area.
The Royal Brompton Hospital invasive cardiology suites are comprised of 5 cardiac catheter labs, and a hybrid theatre, providing you the opportunity to work at the forefront of cardiac research & treatment.
We currently undertake over 5000 cases per annum. It is an interesting & varied environment that caters for the following procedures:
- Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI);
- Electrophysiology studies (EPS) & intervention;
- Device implants including Bi-ventricular pacemakers (CRT-P & -D), Subcutaneous ICDs and implantable defibrillators;
- A full range of diagnostic & interventional procedures for paediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease;
- Valvular intervention, including TAVI, TMVI, and Mitraclip;
- Other Hybrid, including TEVAR/EVAR;
- Endovascular
- In partnership with other professionals provide excellent patient care. This process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Trust policies.
- Following training and reaching a satisfactory level of competence, will operate medical equipment pertaining to the Cath Lab.
- To work in all areas of the Catheter Lab suite including the Hybrid Theatre.
- Scrub and assist the cardiologist for all cath lab procedures to a competent level.
- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
- Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards.
- To occasionally take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively. Ensuring that safe staffing levels are maintained.
- Level of English language (written and verbal)
- Personal and professional development
- Work setting experience post registration
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Experience in supervising junior staff
- Teaching and training
- Audit and research
- CPD
Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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