Cath Lab Flow Champion

The role of the Flow Champion is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways as
well as supporting ward areas with admission & discharges to increase utilisation for the Cath Labs. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team.
Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency
Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
Use Trust documentation or electronic records to record the outcome of assessment and evaluation of care
Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure,
temperature, respirations, pulse
Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of individuals within their care following administration of medication, and to escalate as necessary
Perform and record clinical observation including blood pressures,
temperature, respirations, pulse, peak and oximetry measurements and any agreed additional requirements within speciality and competence
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered Nurse (or other registered professional dependent on the setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high

standard and competency
- Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals plan of care, within designated

parameters of practice of the Nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
- Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
- Use Trust documentation or electronic records to record the outcome of assessment and evaluation of care
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence i.e. Making Every Contact Count
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of oral medicines under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure,

temperature, respirations, pulse
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
- Deliver effective care following plans determined by the registered nurse or other registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plan
- Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of individuals within their care following administration of medication, and to escalate as necessary
- Undertake tasks that are relevant to the speciality including cannulation,

venepuncture, ECGs and any additional tasks that are required by speciality / organisation as reflected in Trust policy
Perform and record clinical observation including blood pressures,
temperature, resp