Senior staff nurse

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking experienced Cath Lab Nurses for the Jim Shahi Unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital, offering a supportive environment dedicated to high patient care standards. This role includes coordinating nursing activities, providing education, and managing day-to-day operations, with opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and leadership.

Qualifications

• Trained scrub nurse.
• Critical care course completion.
• Ability to coordinate unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-focused care and ensure smooth ward operation.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Evidence of trained scrub nurse

Critical care course

Ability to coordinate

Job description

Job summary

The Jim Shahi unit is a day case unit for cardiology interventional procedures, providing a 24/7 Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention service. Royal Berkshire has been a top performer in call-to-balloon and door-to-balloon times.

The unit has two bays, each with space for 8 patients.

The unit performs the following procedures:

1. Angiograms/angioplasty
2. Devices: Permanent Pacemakers, CRT P, CRT D, Left bundle pacing, His pacing, Nurse-led LINQ devices
3. Electrophysiology studies
4. Temporary Pacing
5. Pericardiocentesis
6. Brugada testing
7. DC cardioversions
8. Transesophageal echocardiograms

Our department is committed to high standards of patient care. We are seeking experienced Cath Lab Nurses to join our team.

The nursing team rotates between two catheter labs and recovery areas. We also care for patients requiring day case frusemide infusions and IV fluids before CT scans.

Within the last year, we have operated a Cardiac Ambulatory Day Case unit on certain days for urgent cardiology reviews.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will coordinate the unit daily. We look forward to new staff joining our experienced team.

You will be expected to fulfill on-call requirements for the Cath Lab.

Main duties of the job

• Providing clinical and managerial support to the ward manager and junior staff
• Providing education, mentoring, and supervision
• Being fully competent in clinical skills for the Cath Lab (scrub nurse and day unit operations)
• Providing leadership and vision for the department
• Reporting, escalating, and investigating incidents, developing action plans as needed

About us

The Jim Shahi Unit is a friendly, patient- and staff-centered facility. We offer great learning opportunities and prioritize education. We collaborate closely with the entire cardiology department, including the Cardiac Care Unit, Whitley Ward, and others.

Details

Date posted: 06 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year plus on-call payments

Contract: Fixed-term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 193-7150627UCGB6-SSN

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, London Road, RG15AN

Job responsibilities

• Deliver patient-focused care addressing complex needs
• Ensure smooth ward/department operation in absence of senior staff
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership
• Be a fully trained scrub nurse for cardiac procedures
• Participate in the on-call rota
• Work closely with the CCU for staffing support

Person Specification

Skills (Essential):

• Evidence of trained scrub nurse
• Critical care course

Skills (Additional):

• Evidence of ability to coordinate

Additional requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks, UK professional registration, and sponsorship considerations as detailed.