Cardiac Sister / Charge Nurse

NHS Jobs; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a senior clinical lead for the Cath Lab, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care pathways and training programmes for nursing staff involved in cardiac procedures.

The role requires leadership in emergencies, ECG interpretation, venepuncture, cannulation, and ongoing professional development, with governance involvement and a focus on maintaining patient privacy and safety in all settings.

Qualifications

• ECG interpretation and rapid interpretation skills.
• Venepuncture and cannulation proficiency.
• ILS and willingness to pursue ALS-related teaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead care management and nursing delivery during procedures and investigations.
• Coach and guide staff to maintain competencies within the Cath Lab.
• Deliver training on clinical areas and ensure staff are signed off as competent.
• Support governance and report concerns to the Cardiac Matron; contribute to audit and appraisal processes.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Emergency response

ILS training

ALS training

Patient transfer

Job description

CLINICAL

Assesses, plans, implements and delivers and evaluates training programmes of care pathways to other nursing staff reporting to the post holder. Lead on any significant events or incident management , conducting appropriate investigations and reporting on findings to senior management. Recognise life threatening arrhythmias, deteriorating conditions and take a lead role in emergency situations. Perform and interpret ECGs, carry out venepuncture and cannulation. ILS trained and commitment to further ALS training and teaching/assessing for ILS. Scrub for patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation, EP, pacemaker implantation and PCI, PFA. Oversee patients care during transfer to NHS hospital for urgent/ongoing/emergency care. Maintains absolute confidentiality in respect of all medical and nursing records and also inter-personal issues with colleagues. Escalate any professional clinical concerns to the treating Consultant, providing appropriate and relevant supporting clinical information and observations. Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Moving and Handling policy. Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients and staff at all times.

MANAGERIAL

To lead care management and nursing delivery during procedures and investigations, coaching and guiding staff as required. To manage the effective planning of shifts taking into consideration planned patient procedures and clinical cover requirements. To deliver training on all clinical areas, ensuring all members of the multi -disciplinary team are trained and signed off as competent in their role To support the Cardiac Matron on governance issues, with specific focus on Cath Lab procedures and protocols. To maintain own continuing professional development. To be aware of relevant nursing research and promote and participate in research initiatives. Assess workloads and be aware of changing situations and act accordingly. Oversee audit completion and report any concerns to Cardiac Matron where appropriate. Oversee the annual appraisal process for nursing staff working in the Cath Lab, with a focus on those working at Band 6 and providing tailored training plans to support professional development.