Staff Nurse - Cardiac Day Unit

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered nurse with cardiology experience to join our cardiac team. The role covers pre-assessment, procedural and post-procedural care for day-case cardiac procedures, including pacemaker insertions, angiograms and trans oesophageal echocardiography.

You will work with mentors in a supportive environment, with ongoing development opportunities. The lab operates Monday to Friday 08:00–18:00.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current professional registration (NMC).
• Experience in cardiology nursing or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and ability to work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Pre-assessment, procedural and post-procedural care for day-case cardiac procedures.
• Support for pacemaker insertions, angiograms, TEE, loop implants/explants and dobutamine stress echos.
• Work with mentors and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Registered nurse

Cardiology nursing

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Cardiology equipment

Job description

We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of working in cardiology nursing who has a good understanding of cardiac procedures. Experience of working in a cardiac day unit / cath lab would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider cardiac team supporting the safe delivery of day case cardiac procedures. The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00., The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00. If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.