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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Hours are Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Flexibility can be offered as to days worked and within these hours.)
Job ref
279-6566028-DEC24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Worthing Hospital
Town
Worthing
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

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Staff Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Labs

Band 5

 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

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate nurse to join our well established Cardiac Catheter Lab nursing team. We have a friendly and growing multidisciplinary team, and are looking for someone who will be excited to support and work with their team, to advance the current service. Although prior Catheter Lab experience would be desired, we are also able to provide comprehensive in-house Cardiac Catheter Lab and recovery training from our dedicated team.

We have a a busy recovery day case area and two cardiac catheter labs. We provide both interventional and electrophysiology work and are looking to expand and develop our current service.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Cardiac Catheter Lab and Day Case unit.

They will be a role model to all, setting and maintaining high standards of nursing care/practice in order to ensure that they are providing high-quality person-centred care.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the Cardiologist during diagnostic and investigative procedures and so keen interest in cardiology and a willingness to learn is essential.

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. 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. 

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To assist in the day to day running of the Cardiac Catheter lab and day case area
  • To assist the Cardiologist during diagnostic and investigative procedures
  • To set and maintain high standards of nursing practice
  • To provide a high standard of care for patients prior to, during and following procedure
  • To assist in staff development and be committed to their own.
  • Good working relationship with in the multidisciplinary team
  • Adhere to the NMC code of conduct and confidentiality
  • Annual Performance Review
  • High standards of care to patients and relatives
  • To participate in standard setting and clinical audits within the framework of quality assurance
  • Development of staff, provide in house learning programme
  • Assist in the maintaining and controlling of stock levels

For further information please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • UK NMC registered nurse with PIN
Desirable criteria
  • Venepuncture and cannulation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrated interest in cardiology
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in acute cardiology area
  • Experience working in cardiac catheter labs

Equality and Diversity

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

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fabia Hofton
Job title
Matron - Cardiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01903205111
Additional information

Please do contact Fabia Hofton if you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8-5, with alternate Mondays off.

Extension - 86672, answerphone available. 

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