Staff Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Lab

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED WITHIN THE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT NHS CARE SYSTEM.

Organisations within scope are as follows:

• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
• Southern Health Foundation Trust
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• University Hospital Southampton
• Solent NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Hampshire Hospitals

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join us in the Cardiac Catheter Labs.
Our cardiac suite consists of a 14 bedded day unit, 3 cardiac cath labs and a procedure room. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with a minimum of 12 months experience post-qualification. The successful candidate will be joining a wider multi-disciplinary team managing both elective and acute inpatient cardiac procedures.
The role will involve caring for patients pre and post op, rotating around the department to assist with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), Pacemaker and complex device implantation, Electrophysiology studies, Transoesophageal Echocardiograms and Stress Echoes.
This position will provide the opportunity to enhance your clinical cardiology knowledge and develop a unique skill set. As part of the multi-disciplinary team we are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care.
You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and the ability to adapt to the diverse and variable demands of caring for patients within the Cath Lab.
The successful candidate will have variable working hours between 8am to 8pm (Monday to Saturday) and contribute to the out of hours on call cath lab rota following a period of training.
As some procedures are carried out under radiation it is imperative that you are physically able to wear a lead apron for the correct level of radiation protection. If you are interested and would like to arrange a look around the department please get in touch with the appointing manager (Stefanie White)
If you have a passion for Cardiology, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and thrive under pressure, we would love to here from you.

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensuring high quality nursing case is coordinated and delivered using a family focused model of practice.
• Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently.
• The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
  Job Description
  Qualifications

Essential

• Current RN +/- RN registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

• BSc Degree in relevant field

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
• An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area

Desirable

• Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Clinically competent at Band 5
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Team building skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
• Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
• Able to support development of others
• Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
• Health promotion
• Advocacy skills
• Strong customer service skills

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Intravenous Therapy Skills
• Mentors Course

Additional Information

We know the secret to our success is through investment in our staff, so in return for your passion, dedication, and hard work we promise you:

• Bespoke induction and training programme, based on your needs and aspirations
• Access to our free Beach Hut, on-site gym, swimming pool and nursery
• Superb NHS benefits, including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice for electrical goods, annual leave and pension to name but a few

If you are ready to feel valued, and where your work has real meaning, get in contact with us today!
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs

Please refer the Job description for details