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Job Overview
Are you a Band 5 nurse looking to work somewhere a bit different?
We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 5 nurses to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. The Cardiac Angiography Suite (CAS) at Oxford Heart Centre comprises 5 Cath Labs, a 16-bed Day Unit, and a 4-bed Assessment Area, where patients undergo various cardiac procedures including Coronary Angiography/Intervention, Pacemaker/ICD implantation, Electrophysiology Studies/Ablations, Structural/Congenital procedures, and Trans-Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). We also perform nurse-led cardioversions, transoesophageal echo, and drug challenges.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe and welcoming environment.
* Work across the Day Unit/Assessment Area and Cath Labs, caring for both elective and emergency patients.
* Manage pre and post-procedure care for a small caseload of patients.
* Assist in procedures as a scrub and circulating nurse.
* Participate in the on-call service for emergency cases, including Primary Angioplasty.
Requirements and Benefits
* Passion for high-quality patient care and willingness to develop necessary skills.
* Comprehensive training and induction, including attendance at the Cardiac Foundation Course.
* Flexible working with four 10-hour shifts per week and on-call duties.
* Opportunities for career development, extended roles, and further education through Oxford Brookes University.
* Supernumerary period tailored to individual needs.
Additional Details
Previous cardiac nursing experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. The department offers ongoing professional development and close ties with educational institutions.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Siphiwe Mguni
Job title: Manager
Email: siphiwe.mguni@ouh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865272610
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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