Cardiology is fortunate in having a dedicated Cardiac Catheter Suite. We undertake a variety of procedures including angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), including out of hours on call for Acute Myocardial Infarction patients, pacemakers, and complex devices. In this role, you will provide pre and post procedure nursing care to patients undergoing coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions, pacemakers (including defibrillators and heart failure devices), transesophageal echocardiograms, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms. You will also be expected to support the out of hours on-call service and may require rotation to the cardiac ward. You will work in the lab and out-patient departments within our multidisciplinary team ensuring safe practice is delivered within the Cardiology department. You will rotate between the Cardiac Catheter Suite and recovery bay, and support clinics/procedures in the Out Patient Department as required. You must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/Degree), with generic pre-registration experience in an acute setting. It is desirable that you have worked within a hospital environment and specialty.
In return for your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development as well as a personal induction programme.
Main duties of the job
To support the ward Matron in maintaining efficient, effective, and safe delivery of patient care undergoing procedures. The post will also involve coordinating the patient flow for the above plus pre-assessment clinics in the outpatient department.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by over 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites, and in people's own homes.
In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding', while Eastbourne DGH is rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once-in-a-lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Essential
* RGN/RN/RSCN Active NMC Registration
* ENB 998 or Mentorship level 3 or the equivalent
* ILS
* At least 3 years' experience within Cardiology Cath Lab environment
* Previous experience at band 5
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
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