As a member of the team you will work in a confident and professional manner, providing exemplary planned care for patients within the Cath Lab and external cardiology areas. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams accessing and working in the Cath Lab environment.
Working Hours and Schedule: You will work flexibly, with the expectation to provide out‑of‑hours on‑call support. The contracted hours are Mon–Fri 8:00–6:30, with an average of 4 shifts over 5 days and an on‑call out‑of‑hours commitment.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
* Report and document all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
* Act as Practitioner in charge in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
* Demonstrate a commitment to evidence‑based practice and play an active role in introducing this evidence to improve patient‑centred care.
* Engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
* Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care, participating in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
* Assist in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
* Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
* Develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of the job role.
* Develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non‑registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge‑skills framework.
Qualifications
* Proven NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP/Paramedic.
* Basic computer skills (ECDL).
* Relevant theatre‑based course (e.g., HEA 362).
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly.
* Proven evidence of recent CPD.
* Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence‑based practice.
* Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints.
* Methodical and organised.
* Preference given to internal Trust staff, priority and at‑risk NHS staff with recent relevant experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Completed RN/ODP/Paramedic training.
* Demonstrable experience of working within a large clinical setting.
* Proven knowledge of perioperative care.
* Completed a preceptorship programme.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. All applicants will be treated fairly and with respect.
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