Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Team. This is a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave. The role will give the candidate the chance to manage the specialist area and support individuals and teams to deliver high quality, clinically effective patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Along the way, you'll build strong relationships with consultants, hospital senior leaders, a wide range of healthcare professionals and, of course, patients. Working collaboratively alongside the consultants, you'll ensure patients benefit from the best possible treatment and care.
Main duties of the job
* The post-holder will be responsible for providing specialist nursing care in the Cardiac Catheter Lab, to provide pre, peri and post procedure care of patients undergoing diagnostic/interventional cardiac treatment - including diagnostic angiograms, PCI's, PPM implants, ICD implants and CRT implants
* Supporting the Lab Manager in decision making of daily operational issues in the lab & recovery area, including the co-ordination of the daily listing and allocation of patient slots in the lab.
* Help to develop and implement systems to measure and achieve high standards of quality clinical care by establishment of audit programmes. Identify clinical risks and take appropriate action in accordance with Trust Policy
* Deputise for the Lab Manager ensuring adequate resources are available to provide safe and efficient service
* Be responsible for the provision of a clean and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, patients and their relatives
* The post-holder will provide excellent patient focused care to patients with acute/chronic cardiac disorders as part of the nursing team and the wider MDT and act as a role model at all times.
* Care will be negotiated and discussed with patients; ensuring informed patient choice is the goal of all care provided.
* To contribute to the implementation of quality strategies and processes to improve the service we provide.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement.
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
* Improving the experience of staff with disability
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
* Making equalities mainstream
Job responsibilities
To maintain excellent communication with patients, carers, colleagues and all members of the MDT.
* To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the care and treatment of patients to optimise health outcomes.
* Work in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and ward nursing team in assessing the priorities of patient care and the staffing requirements.
* To acknowledge the limits of your professional competence and only undertake practice and accept responsibilities for those activities in which you are competent.
* To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team/primary nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.
* To promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies. Help patients gain access to health and social care, information and support relevant to their needs.
* To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
* To complete patient documentation correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner.
* To maintain a safe clinical environment and work with other members of the team to produce health care environments that are conducive to safe, therapeutic and ethical practice.
Performance
To be fully aware of national service requirements and targets and to ensure care is provided in line with agreed National CHD competencies, Trust ICPs and the core principles of the Nursing Strategy
* To familiarise and continuously update yourself with Statutory, Trust and local Clinical policies, procedures and protocols.
* To facilitate a high quality specialist service through monitoring and audit and the maintenance of other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
* To ensure the active inclusion of the views of patients and carers in the monitoring and development of service provision through patient groups and open days.
Workforce
* To contribute to the education and training of appropriate health professionals and in particular to develop nurses skills with regard to the care of those with cardiac conditions.
* To act as a role model to staff.
* To contribute to the development of resource and teaching packs for both patients and staff.
Financial
* As part of the team, take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.
* Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.
Partnerships
* Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Contribute to the review of patient and family care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* Develop good working relationships with staff and colleagues in all settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Nurse
* Specialist Cardiac course or appropriate level.
* Clinical Supervisor experience.
Experience
* Significant proven experience at a Band 5 or 6 level in cardiac nursing, CCU or Cath Lab.
* Venepuncture/Cannulation
Knowledge
* Knowledge & skills in all aspects of Cardiac Catheter lab nursing including Float, Scrub, Run and recovery roles.
* An understanding of audit, research and evidence based nursing care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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