Cath Lab Nurse

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting full-time opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse within the Cardiac Catheter Labs at a leading NHS Trust. The role involves working as a scrub/circulating nurse, providing care for patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. Ideal for candidates passionate about acute care, the position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD and in-house teaching

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Experience in acute patient care is desirable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A background in caring for patients with invasive procedures is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Work as a scrub/circulating nurse in the Catheter labs.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rota for PPCI.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

Active UK NMC Registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardiac Catheter Labs for a full time Band 5 Nurse . This post involves working in all areas of the Catheter labs which incorporates Cardiac Angiography / Angioplasty/ Pacing and Electrophysiology. Once trained, the successful candidate will be expected to participate on our 24/7 on- call rota for PPCI.

Our hours of work are Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00 with one 10.00-18.00 shift per week .

The position would entail working as a scrub/circulating nurse within the labs. Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. We are a dynamic, progressive and supportive team who welcome individuals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

The position includes working within a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team. Opportunities for CPD are provided with in house teaching sessions and upon experience facilitated conferences.

Previous applicants need not apply

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking to add to our team of caring and compassionate nurses. The ideal candidate will be acting as a scrub/ circulating nurse within the Cath labs where patients are having invasive cardiac procedures.

We work closely with an MDT of skilled professionals and would encourage applications from candidates with a positive attitude on a background of caring for patients in an acute setting.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Merridew Job title: Cath lab sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000196137