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Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Brighton & Hove

Requirements

  • - Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced band 5 nurse
  • - Hold a UK NMC registration
  • - Be part of the emergency on call team after a training period
  • - Maintain and continually develop nursing practice relevant to clinical area
  • - Promote, maintain and deliver patient-centred care
  • - Provide an effective, safe environment to care for individual patients

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

Is this position suitable for newly qualified nurses?

Yes, this position is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced band 5 nurses.

What kind of training and development can I expect in this role?

You will receive a comprehensive development program, including Trust Induction, an Introduction to Cardiology course, and a period of supernumerary time working with a mentor to achieve required competencies.

Is there on-call work involved, and is it compensated?

Yes, there is on-call work involved, which provides extra earning potential, along with private work paid at a competitive hourly rate and waiting list initiatives.

What types of procedures will I assist with in the Cath Lab?

You will assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures including angiograms, PCI, pacing, EP studies, and complex electrophysiology services.

Are there any specific attire requirements for this role?

Yes, you will be required to wear lead personal protective equipment (PPE) during procedures.

Can I apply for this position if I hold an overseas nursing qualification?

We are not currently hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses who require sponsorship.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You will work in a theatre-style environment as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering patient-centered care.

Does UHSussex have programs to support diversity and inclusion?

Yes, UHSussex values diversity and has various staff networks and support programs to ensure an inclusive environment.

How does UHSussex support the wellbeing of its staff?

UHSussex has an extensive Wellbeing Programme designed to support staff when they need it, recognizing the importance of caring for oneself to care for others.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Kelly-Marie Brown, Cath Lab Nurse Manager, at Kelly-Marie.Brown@nhs.net or call 01273696955 for more information.

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2021
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK and provides a wide range of clinical services to people in West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and parts of East Sussex. Our seven hospitals host more than 1.5 million outpatient appointments, A&E visits and surgery cases every year and employ nearly 20,000 staff.