Senior Staff Nurse Cath Lab

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join their dynamic Cath Lab team. This role offers the opportunity to further develop clinical skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high-acuity patient care and innovative practices. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, participate in a 24/7 Primary PCI service, and engage in ongoing professional development. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based care and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this position promises a rewarding career in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks

Buddy system for new members

Support for academic study

Qualifications

• Must be NMC Registered with substantial experience in a cardiac cath lab.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 24/7 Primary PCI service with on-call commitment.
• Provide second operator role in cardiac catheterisation and angioplasty.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate or support accordingly.

Skills

ECG recognition

Intravenous cannulation

Medication administration

Conscious sedation management

Effective communication

IT skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-qualification experience in acute setting

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse aiming to further develop their clinical skills in Cath Labs, with recent experience of working in an acute cath lab setting.

You must enjoy working in a busy environment and be a true team player. The job can be physically demanding and you must be able to stand for long periods in the lab wearing lead protection. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. Working alongside the current Band 6 and Band 7 team, you will help shape the future development of the service, including 24/7 primary PCI, complex structural, and complex EP work. The role involves participation in the 24/7 Primary PCI service with an on-call commitment.

You will join our team of experienced nurses working in our catheterisation labs. The environment can be challenging and rapidly changing with high-acuity patients. The nursing staff work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of evidence-based care. There is a strong focus on developing clinical practice and professional growth, as well as contributing to a research culture within the nursing team to identify current knowledge and deliver evidence-based care. Training will be provided, and further academic study is encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

1. Competent in ECG recognition
2. ILS provider
3. Intravenous cannulation
4. Administration of medication and treatments within Procedures for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines
5. Administration and management of conscious sedation
6. Enhanced manual dexterity and accuracy in clinical skills
7. Provide second operator role in cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty
8. Participate in PCI (Primary Coronary Intervention) on-call service
9. Effective communication skills, especially with patients who have compromised ability to communicate
10. Disseminate sensitive and delicate information appropriately, maintaining confidentiality
11. Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate or support accordingly
12. Enhanced IT skills

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We are committed to inclusion and always putting the Patient First, as reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your unique experiences will contribute to our innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We offer various Staff Networks, a buddy system for new members, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our Wellbeing Programme supports staff health because we believe caring for others starts with caring for ourselves.

As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we value learning, teaching, and training to help you grow and develop. Choosing UHSussex means embarking on a meaningful and rewarding career where your contributions are valued.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

We are one of the UK's largest Cath Lab Centres, renowned for clinical, teaching, and research excellence. The Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is part of a tertiary centre offering a 24-hour Primary Myocardial Infarction service. Our facilities include 3 Cath Labs and 1 hybrid theatre, providing a broad range of invasive and non-invasive procedures.

1. Competent in ECG recognition
2. ILS provider
3. Intravenous cannulation
4. Administration of medication and treatments within Procedures for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines
5. Management of conscious sedation
6. Enhanced manual dexterity and accuracy in clinical skills
7. Provide second operator role in cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty
8. Participate in PCI (Primary Coronary Intervention) on-call service
9. Effective communication skills, especially with patients with compromised communication abilities
10. Disseminate sensitive and delicate information appropriately, maintaining confidentiality
11. Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate or support accordingly
12. Enhanced IT skills

Person Specification

NMC Registered

• Substantial experience in a cardiac cath lab essential
• Post-qualification experience in an acute setting

Equality and Diversity

• Evidence of undertaking own development to improve understanding of equality issues
• Experience in championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.