The post holder will work in partnership with the Cath Lab Manager/Senior Staff Nurse in the smooth and efficient running of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, providing high-quality skilled nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
The post holder will perform scrub, circulatory, and recovery nurse duties pertaining to diagnostic, interventional, and pacing procedures in the cardiac cath lab.
The post holder will work with team members in the deliverance of high-quality evidenced-based patient care in a busy and diverse clinical area.
The post holder will provide support and mentorship for students and junior nurses.
The post holder should be able to work shift patterns to meet the demands of the cath lab service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative Registered Nurse with experience in nursing cardiac patients within the acute ward setting and cardiac catheter lab. The post holder will be supported in practice day to day by the Band 6 and 7 charge nurses and will have regular learning opportunities.
The staff nurse will learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care within the recovery and Catheter lab. After an agreed period of induction and training with competencies, they will coordinate the day-to-day management of patients for pre-assessments and post-procedure within the running of the Cardiac catheter Lab and pre-assessment setting, where effective clinical care is delivered to patients.
The post holder will involve working and establishing clear lines of communication within this specialist team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management with key stakeholders.
Job responsibilities
1. Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care from admission to discharge.
2. Be aware of current advances in clinical care and facilitate team members in the implementation of evidence-based practice.
3. Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.
4. Participate in audits and research development within the department and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.
5. Understand the need to adapt and change practice/working patterns to meet growing demands of the cardiology/cath lab service to meet National policy and objectives.
6. Ensure awareness and understanding of service delivery and operational policy relevant to the area.
7. Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff.
8. Report incidents to the manager/nurse in charge and complete online incident report form.
9. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with hospital policy and legislation (Information Governance).
10. Maintain a professional and responsible image of self and team at all times.
11. Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times and respect their individual needs.
12. Undertake the role of scrub, circulatory, and recovery nurse duties pertaining to diagnostic, interventional, and pacing procedures in the cardiac cath lab.
13. Undertake/Assist in the role of cath lab co-ordinator, using organization and interpersonal skills.
14. Perform comprehensive patient handover to cath lab staff, ward staff, and other key staff to maintain safe patient care.
15. Establish and maintain clear verbal and written communication with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient-focused care.
16. Check the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment in use is in good working order.
17. Have knowledge of recording relevant patient/nursing data onto computer.
18. Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and clearly, in line with the Trust policy and NMC Guidelines for Record Keeping.
19. Accept responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines, in accordance with legal requirements and NMC and Trust Guidelines on drug administration.
20. Attend all mandatory annual updates and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
21. Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan, ensuring that junior colleagues are aware of such policies.
22. Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.
23. Have a working knowledge of Radiation Protection and local rules ensuring these are followed for the protection of self, patients, visitors, and staff.
24. Use personal protective equipment and additional protective clothing when appropriate (including radiation protective clothing).
25. Transport people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
26. Ensure all biomedical investigations and interventions are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results appropriately and in line with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Evidence of Cardiac Course/training
* Degree Level or working towards
Experience
* Minimum 1 year post-registration/cardiology experience
* Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
* Able to formulate and verbalize views
* Evidence of flexible working
* Experience of working in Cath Lab (interventional and/or pacing setting)
Knowledge
* To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the specialty
* Understanding of complex requirements of patients undergoing Cardiac Investigations
* Evidence of experience working in a Cardiac setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum plus HCA
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