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Job summary

Main area
Nurse
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent: on completion of competency would be expected to take part in the on call rota (1:8)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To be arranged)
Job ref
388-6667755-NMC
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Torbay Hospital
Town
Torquay
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/12/2024 23:59

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Cardiac Catheter Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care of individual patients while undergoing elective and acute procedures in the Cardiac Catheterisation Suite. Delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients.

We conduct procedures which are performed under local anaesthetic and/or sedation and usually require X-ray fluoroscopy. Working in a diverse team, supporting each other.

You will participate in the Patient pre-assessment service. This is a service requiring specialist knowledge of cardiology procedures and the ability to apply this to individual patient circumstance. Complicated cases are frequently dealt with and the implications for delivery of best patient care are significant. 

 

 

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care of individual patients while undergoing elective and acute procedures in  the Cardiac Catheterisation Suite.
  • To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, in order to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients.
  • They are invasive procedures, performed under local anaesthetic and/or sedation, and usually require X-ray fluoroscopy.
  • To work a rota over a 5 day period.
  • To provide an 24/7 ‘On-Call’ service as required, once competent to do so.
  • To co-ordinate the lab lists once competent to do so.
  • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer’s, visitors and staff.
  • To comply with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours.

Working for our organisation

The most rewarding part of the Job is working with patients who are in acute crisis for emergency procedures to help save lives.

  • Working in a technical environment.
  • Working in a large multi-professional team.
  • Participating in the on call service as a lone Catheter Laboratory Nurse on call.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Due to Qualify with NMC pin

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic/Immediate Life Support skills
  • Knowledge of haemodynamic monitoring, its application and interpretation
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Operating Theatre processes
  • Experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Previous experience in Cardiac Cath lab Nursing

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Henry Parza
Job title
unit manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01803 655734