Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated band 6 staff nurse.
Here at Barts Heart Centre we have 10 cath labs that provide treatment for patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures, interventional, electrophysiology and TAVI. Our cardiac catheter labs also support our nationally recognised emergency heart attack, arrhythmia and structural pathways. We also provide specialist cardiology services for heart failure, endocarditis, grown up congenital heart and inherited cardiac conditions.
You will have an opportunity to rotate internally between Cardiology Intervention, Electrophysiology & Structural in order to develop a full range of skills and be supported with in house training.
We have created exciting opportunities for experienced Cath Lab nurses to develop clinically in advanced nursing practices such as Implantable Loop recorders Implantations and Nurse-Led Radial Access.
You will need significant experience in cardiology cath lab and be able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge. You will be expected to take an active role in helping us to continuously improve on our patient centred care.
Click on the link below to see one of our cath lab nurses story and our day to day running of the cath labs:
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to provide the highest standards of assessment, planning,
Implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction
with the multi- disciplinary team. The post holder acts as a role model and clinical
teacher. He/she provides effective mentorship and preceptorship, participating in the
education and training of nursing and non- nursing staff.
The post holder will coordinate the activities of the Cardiac Catheterisation
Laboratory Unit on a regular basis, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse in delivering safe and efficient patients’ flow. He/she is proficient with the
every-day Cath lab duties, including circulating and scrubbing for cardiac procedures.
The post holder is required to join the on-call rota for the Heart Attack Service and Direct Arrhythmia Pathway at Bart’s Heart Centre.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RGN/RN
2. Intravenous accreditation
Desirable criteria
3. •Accredited teaching or mentoring qualification.
4. •Cardiac specialist modules.
Experience
Essential criteria
5. •Demonstrable experience working within a similar clinical or specialty area.
6. •Proven ability to manage a team or lead shifts
7. •Experience in mentoring, teaching, and supporting junior staff or students
Skills
Essential criteria
8. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. •Ability to prioritize workloads and manage time effectively under pressure
10. •Ability to work as a team member.
11. •Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
12. •Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
13. •Adaptability to changing workload.
14. •Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
15. •Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism.