East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Do you have a desire to learn and develop in the field of interventional cardiology? If so, we have the perfect job for you at The Ipswich Heart Centre.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and innovative individual, who has keen interest in an area that supports the delivery of coronary angiography, rotablation, stenting & cardiac implantable devices.
The Ipswich Heart Centre has 2 catheterisation laboratories and 12 recovery beds. Previous cardiac or cath lab experience is desirable but not essential. We offer training and have competencies in place to enable the successful applicant to rotate between our 12 bedded recovery area and Cath labs.
A visit to the department prior to the interview is strongly encouraged, so we can offer discussion of the post and an opportunity to observe the type of work performed by staff.
Hours of work are currently between Monday to Friday, and between the hours of 7am to 8pm, with a requirement to provide on-call cover. Shift patterns vary to meet the demands of the PCI service which is working towards delivering a 24/7 service.
If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference contact Unit Sister Pippa Wilson on 01473 703539 or pippa.wilson@esneft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment and evidence of recent professional development.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including cardiac physiologists, radiographers, specialist nurses, medical colleagues and admin staff.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
* Proven experience within an acute hospital setting
* Previous experience in Cardiology/PCI
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Teaching or mentoring qualification ENB 998 or mentorship preparation course equivalent.
* ALS certification
Knowledge
* Evidence of study/CPD
* Able to use own initiative, calm, able to prioritise and make decisions appropriately.
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.
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