Staff Nurse
2 months ago
Job summary
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced band 5 nurse you'll find a fascinating speciality that continuously develops and expands as you will too.
We are one of the largest Cath Lab Centres in the UK, and have a reputation worldwide for clinical, teaching and research excellence. The Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is part of a tertiary centre, which incorporates an extensive referral area, offering a 24-hour Primary Myocardial Infarction service. The Cath labs consists of 3 Cath Labs, 1 hybrid theatre and has been steadily expanding over the years achieving a high profile within the organisation due to the provision of excellent standards of patient care and the delivery of a world class service.
Development Benefits
We offer a full development programme,this includes Trust Induction, Introductionto Cardiology course, a period of supernumerary whilst working alongside your mentor to achieve all the required competencies to give you the confidence to work independently, commencement of the on-call rota and having your first appraisal and career conversation.
Extra earning potential.
With an on-call commitment allowing extra earning potential, and private work paid at a very competitive hourly rate, and occasionally waiting list initiative also paid at the same rate there is a great opportunity to significantly increase your annual salary.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the cardiac cath lab Multidisciplinary team assisting medical staff with diagnostic and interventional procedures, angiogram, PCI, Pacing and EP- study. We also provide a very complex Electrophysiology service and busy structural heart service. In this Theatre style environment, the nurse will have both scrub and circulating duties. There is a requirement to wear a lead PPE during the procedures.
You will be required to promote, maintain and deliver patient-centred care and highly professional standard of nursing, meeting the needs of the patients during cath lab procedures. You will act as a professional role model and provide an effective, safe environment to care for individual patients and to promote a positive experience for the patient, their relatives and carers.
As a tertiary centre, this incorporates an extensive referral area. We provide 24hrs Primary PCI service and the post holder will be expected to be part of the emergency on call team after a training period has ended. You will be required to maintain and continually develop nursing practice relevant to clinical area.
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.
About us
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 Programmefor 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patients condition and progress.
Assist in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their cares, and all other members of the multidisciplinary staff as appropriate.
Participate in the control, storage and competent administration of drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and the Trusts Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines.
Demonstrate skills in the care and management of the critically ill patient.
Demonstrate proficiency in the care of CVP lines and the administration of IV Therapy in accordance with Trust Policy.
Maintain accurate documentation to facilitate the continuity of care for patients transferred to other areas.
Maintain the patients respect, dignity and privacy, and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public.
Ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures.
Provide competent nursing skills in airway management and observations of vital signs for conscious and unconscious patients under general anaesthetic and sedation
Able to confidently & competently provide nursing skills in transoesphageal echocardiogram procedure and ensure best practice is maintained
Able to confidently & competently scrub in all diagnostic & interventional cardiology procedures.
Participates effectively & safely in the events of cardiac arrest.
Basic knowledge & understanding of non-invasive cardiac monitoring & provides appropriate care for the patient.
Able to safely administer medicines, monitor its clinical effectiveness & provide appropriate actions when required.
Act as Runner Nurse in all diagnostic & interventional cardiology procedures.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
NMC Registered
Desirable
Cath Lab Experience Cardiology experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).-
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