Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 279-6567802-SEP24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge on your leadership journey?
Do you want to work with a well established team that are driven to improve patient experience?
If so, then we are looking for an experienced, dynamic, driven Cardiac Catheter Lab nurse or Allied Health Professional to lead the Cardiac Catheter Lab team at Worthing Hospital. The department consists of two Cardiac Catheter Labs and a recovery area, and with a strong multi-disciplinary team, provide excellent, person centred care to patients undergoing a range of interventional and electrophysiology procedures, for inpatients, electives and emergency admissions.
Opportunities will be available to develop your supervision and leadership skills to develop your team and the Trust is very supportive of ongoing professional development. You will be supported to access regular CPD through in-house and external courses/modules in order to continue to develop and expand your clinical and professional skills.
We welcome enquiries about the post and would be happy to support an informal visit to the area. If you feel that this post is for you, then please get in contact with the details within the advert.
Main duties of the job
As the Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of the two Cardiac Catheter Labs and recovery area, that provide holistic care to elective cases and inpatients admitted to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide excellent clinical leadership skills, with responsibility for ensuring high standards of care and patient safety.
We welcome applicants who have ideas and want to grow and develop an expanding service. As an experienced practitioner the successful candidate will be supported to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and service development working with the Matron, Head of Nursing, Operational Managers and clinical teams to deliver the best evidence based care for our patients.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the role, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional registered with relevant body
- Cardiology Module
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course or equivalent
- ALS Provider
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a band 6 within Cardiac catheter lab
- Substantial experiance within Acute cardiology area
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
Desirable criteria
- substantial Post Registration experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of leading a team
- Excellent written , verbal and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Involvement /experience in change management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fabia Hofton
- Job title
- Matron - Cardiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07979 701434
- Additional information
We welcome people to get in contact to arrange an informal visit or to have a discussion regarding the role.
Worthing Hospital switchboard: 01903205111
Extension number: 86672
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