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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheter Suite
The closing date is 11 July 2025
We have a Band 5 vacancy in our QEQM Cardiac Catheter Lab, and we are looking for a very special nurse! You will be keen to learn new skills and have an interest in acute cardiac nursing. In return, we will train you to care for cardiac patients and teach you the skills for our lab procedures. This will include working as a scrub nurse and joining our team that treats patients from across the whole of Kent who are having an acute heart attack!
The role is based at QEQM, but will require dual site working at our lab at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. Here in Margate, our lab manages a fascinating and really worthwhile caseload. Procedures include the diagnosis of coronary artery disease, implantation of pacemakers and other complex devices, as well as related procedures, such as electrophysiology and cardiac monitor implantation. Our nominal working day is 8-6, but some flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our patients. Any extra time accrued will be noted and appropriately compensated.
Main duties of the job
Our day to day duties include the admission, post procedure care and discharge of day case cardiac patients. Our small and friendly team rotate between the roles of recovery nurse, lab circulating nurse and lab scrub nurse. A supportive training environment guided by robust competency documentation will be provided. When working in the Cath Lab, X Ray safety measures are in operation. It is necessary to wear protective lead aprons. These weigh approximately 7 KG and may need to be worn for extended periods. Applicants with musculoskeletal problems need to bear this in mind. During the training period across both sites, the nurse will rotate throughout the Labs, gaining the skills of circulating nurse and scrub nurse working alongside the cardiologist. Once fully trained it is mandatory to participate the Trusts flagship 24 hour on call service at WHH for those critical STEMI (Heart Attack) cases. You will then be part of a team that literally saves life on an almost daily basis!
When fully trained there will be approximately 3-4 on call sessions each month. This will provide the opportunity to usefully increase income. Travel costs will of course be remunerated in line with Trust policy. It is not a mandatory requirement to be a car owner, but you would need to understand the commitment and satisfy the interview panel that you could meet the needs of the service.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
* At least 12 months recent experience in an acute trust at band 5.
* Evidence of an on-going personal and professional development.
* Delivery of evidence-based practice.
* Demonstrate patient focused approach.
* Previous experience at Band 5 within speciality.
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
Skills
* Basic IT skills
* Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to develop working relationships with others.
* Ability to work in a pressured environment.
* Ability to work within a team without supervision.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Time management and personal organisation skills.
* Local Nursing Standards
Governance
* NMC code of Conduct
* To adhere to Trust Values.
* Clinical governance Risk management.
Personal / Professional Attributes
* Calm under pressure.
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate.
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.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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