Job overview
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We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiac Catheter Lab Nurse or Allied Health Professional who is looking for a new and exciting challenge in their leadership journey.
The department consists of two cardiac catheter labs and a recovery area, providing excellent, person centred care to patients undergoing a range of interventional and electrophysiology procedures.
Main duties of the job
As the Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of the two Cardiac Catheter Labs and recovery area, that provide holistic care to elective cases and inpatients admitted to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide excellent clinical leadership, with responsibility for ensuring high standards of nursing care and patient safety.
As an experienced practitioner the successful candidate will be expected to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and service development working with the Matron, Head of Nursing, Operational Managers and Clinical Teams to support a growing service.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication
To communicate complex information effectively to staff both medical and
non-medical, patients and their relatives.
Provide and receive complex and contentious information e.g., explanation of diagnosis, procedures, and risk factor management.
Overcome barriers to understanding due to intellectual, cultural, or physical limitations.
Communicate effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team both within and outside the cardiac directorate e.g. clinical nurse specialists,
physiologists, radiographers, endoscopy team.
Computer literate.
For further information regarding the role, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional registered with relevant body
2. Cardiology Module
Desirable criteria
3. Leadership course or equivalent
4. ALS Provider
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. > 18 months experience as a band 6 within Cardiac catheter lab
6. > 2 years within Acute cardiology area
7. Evidence of professional development since qualification
Desirable criteria
8. > 5 years Post Registration experience
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Proven track record of leading a team
10. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
11. Involvement /experience in change management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
13. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).