Children’s Cardiac Catheter Lab – Registered Nurse or ODP
Band 5
Main area: Children’s Cardiac Catheter Lab – Registered Nurse or ODP Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-WC-7238-DA
Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town: Bristol
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Theatre Practitioner to join our Cardiac Catheter Lab team. The ideal candidate will support the delivery of high-quality care for patients undergoing a range of cardiac procedures, ensuring their safe and effective experience within our state-of-the-art hybrid theatre environment.
This role offers structured working hours from Monday to Thursday, 07:45 - 18:00, with an on-call commitment.
There are currently full-time and part-time opportunities in our team, and a comprehensive education and orientation package will be tailored to your experience and needs.
This position is not suitable for nurses requiring OSCE to register with the NMC UK.
Main duties of the job
The Children’s Cardiac Catheter Lab is based in a modern hybrid theatre, offering a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will work as part of a close-knit, supportive team to deliver exceptional care in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall, and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
* Supportive
* Respectful
Public Sector Language Competency
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Training & Qualifications
* RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent (HCPC)
* Current NMC registration
* Work towards relevant university accredited post-basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course
Knowledge & Experience
* Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment
* Interest in the clinical area
* Experience of taking charge
* Experience of teaching
Skills & Abilities
* Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
* Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
* Clinical decision-making ability
* Teaching/supervisory skills
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Act in a professional manner
* Self-motivated
* A team player
* Recognition of own limits
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Telephone: 01173425000 (option 1)
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