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Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust and are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval.
We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse aiming to further develop their clinical skills in Cath Labs, with recent experience of working in an acute cath lab setting.
The job can be physically demanding and you must be able to stand for long periods in the lab wearing lead protection. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. Working alongside the current Band 6 and Band 7 team you will help mould the future development of the service to include of 24/7 primary PCI, complex structural and complex EP work. The role will involve participation in the 24/7 Primary PCI service with an on-call commitment.
You will join our team of experienced nurses working in our catheterisation labs. The clinical environment can be challenging and rapidly changing with high acuity patients. The nursing staff work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of evidence-based care. There is a strong focus on developing clinical practice and professional development and contribute to a research culture within the nursing team to identify current knowledge and deliver evidence-based care. Training will be provided, and further academic study is encouraged and supported.
* Competent in ECG recognition
* ILS provider
* Intravenous cannulation
* Administration of medication and treatments within Procedures for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines
* Administration and management of conscious sedation.
* Enhanced levels of manual dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills
* Competence in providing second operator role in cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty
* Participation in PCI (Primary Coronary Intervention) on call service.
* Effective communication skills, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised
* Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and maintain confidentiality
* Ability to recognise deteriorating patients and escalate or support accordingly
* Enhanced IT skills
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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Leete Job title: Cath Lab Nurse Manager Email address: j.leete@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273696955
Pls email John Leete
or call ext 64288
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