Senior Cardiology/Cardiac Catheter Lab nurse

To assist the Cardiology Services Manager in the running of the Cath Lab on a day to day basis.

To co-ordinate and ensure all departmental audits are completed.

To undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for changes in practice.

To line manage and develop a discrete team within the department including performance matters.

To be involved in the recruitment of new members of staff.

To be able to give judgement on a variety of complex clinical, staff & operational problems.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Cardiology Services Manager in the running of the Cath Lab on a day to day basis.

To co-ordinate and ensure all departmental audits are completed.

To undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for changes in practice.

To line manage and develop a discrete team within the department including performance matters.

To be involved in the recruitment of new members of staff.

To be able to give judgement on a variety of complex clinical, staff & operational problems.

To liaise with other departments and provide practical solutions to any issues which may arise (e.g. stock and equipment, etc).

To undertake clinical Cath Lab duties.

To provide specialist education and teaching to junior Cath Lab staff and or other departments (e.g. ward staff, PACU/Recovery, Theatre/ODP, etc).

To act as a Specialist Cardiology resource for the multi-disciplinary team within Spire Healthcare.

To assist in staff rotas maximising the use of staff, resources and activity within Cath Lab.

About us

Spire Nottingham Hospital is a premium provider of private healthcare. We practice some of the most advanced treatments with the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures across a variety of specialist treatments which are all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams. We are the only CQC Outstanding rated private hospital in Nottinghamshire and we are committed to delivering excellent individual care from the first time a patient contacts us until after their treatment is complete. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Job responsibilities

Senior Cardiology/Cardiac Catheter Lab nurse/Nottingham/Tollerton. Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cardiac Catheter Lab Nurse to join the team on a fulltime permanent basis. You must be able to drive to access this hospital and apply for the role. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

• To undertake clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy this includes scrubbing for a full range of basic and complex interventional cardiology procedures and assisting with cardiology patient care - Angiogram/Angioplasty, IVUS, Complex EP, TAVI, PFO, ASD, LAO, Mitral TEER, Complex devices - CRT/p/d, ICD, Leadless PPM, PPM's, Vascular cases.
• To assist in the non-invasive cardiology services within the Outpatient Department where appropriate; acting as a subject matter expert to other staff.
• To provide cardiology support to ward; acting as a subject matter expert to other staff.
• To complete Cardiology Pre-assessment on patients requiring procedures in the catheter lab/OPD environment. Including supporting and facilitating MDT where required.
• To provide and aspire to a regional centre of excellence approach to the service.
• To provide overall support for the Spire Nottingham cardiology service in line with other clinical nursing duties. This will include but is not limited to driving safety standards in cardiology, liaising proactively with theatres, OPD and Wards to maintain a safe and effective cardiology service.

Who we're looking for:

• Degree (BSc Hons) or equivalent (minimum qualification).
• Substantial experience as an RGN within a cardiology catheter lab environment scrubbing for routine and complex cardiology procedures and circulating - with at least 3 years' experience.
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes.
• Competent to challenge consultants to influence evidence-based practice and share evidence-based practices with colleagues to enhance service standards.
• Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solution for the service.
• High standard of clinical practice.
• Competent across a range of cardiology skills supported by professional competence and knowledge.
• Able to use evidence-based practice to provide high standards of care.
• Possess equipment and medical devices competencies.
• Keeps abreast of developments in own specialism - Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet given deadlines, reacting to changing demands of the department.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission.

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.

Our Values:

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date:

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc Hons) or equivalent (minimum qualification).
• Post-Graduate Diploma in specialist Cardiology providing specialist skill and knowledge expertise.
• Post graduate experience in relevant specialism.
• Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers.
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied cases.
• Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions.
• Competence across a range of Cardiology/ Cath Lab skills supported by highly skilled professional and specialist knowledge.

Experience

• Degree (BSc Hons) or equivalent (minimum qualification).
• Post-Graduate Diploma in specialist Cardiology providing specialist skill and knowledge expertise.
• Post graduate experience in relevant specialism.
• Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers.
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied cases.
• Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions.
• Competence across a range of Cardiology/ Cath Lab skills supported by highly skilled professional and specialist knowledge.

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.

Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA