Staff Nurse Band 5 WTE 0.83/31hrs per week

An opportunity has arisen within the Cardiac Catheter Lab and pre-assessment for a Band 5 Registered nurse to join our Cardiology team at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.

Working with senior cardiology nursing team, you will support and facilitate specialist cardiology nursing care provided in line with evidenced based best practice. Nurse led areas of work include pre assessment for cardiology procedures and rotating to the cardiac catheter lab and day care ward.

Furthermore, working with the wider team, the post holder will support the smooth running of the cardiology outpatient as well as assisting in other specialist services within the cardiology department. You will need to demonstrate sound nursing skills, commitment to delivery of Quality care, ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach to the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting our staff with yearly appraisal, coaching conversation, continuous education and professional development.

We are looking for somebody with good interpersonal skills and who enjoys working within a close-knit multidisciplinary team. If you are a motivated, flexible & enthusiastic team worker we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal visit/discussion please contact Bibi Ford Cardiology Lead Nurse on 07436039034 or 0208 887 3610

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY - Scope of Role

• The Post holder will be required to work within the cardiology department to fit with the needs of service delivery.

• To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Code of Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing elective and acute procedures in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, cardiology department and day ward. These are invasive procedures, performed under local anaesthetic and/or sedation, and usually require X-Ray fluoroscopy. This includes planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient's care following agreed care pathways and guidelines.

• To assist in the management of the lab/ward supporting senior nursing staff following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway.

• The Post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care which is safe for patients in a calm, caring and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all care planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate their relatives/carers.

About us

North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY - Scope of Role

• The Post holder will be required to work within the cardiology department to fit with the needs of service delivery.

• To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Code of Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing elective and acute procedures in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, cardiology department and day ward. These are invasive procedures, performed under local anaesthetic and/or sedation, and usually require X-Ray fluoroscopy. This includes planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients care following agreed care pathways and guidelines.

• To assist in the management of the lab/ward supporting senior nursing staff following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway.

• The Post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care which is safe for patients in a calm, caring and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all care planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate their relatives/carers.

After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.

Person Specification

oeducation/qualifications and training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Assessing & Mentoring Qualification or equivalent
• Degree or working towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of evidenced based practice
• Cannulation and phlebotomy or willing to undertake
• Understanding of professional and current issues

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGS and interpret normal and common arrhythmias
• ILS or willing to undertake
• Management of solving problem solving skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable previous experience in Acute Setting
• Ward management on regular basis

Desirable

• theatre/Catheter Lab
• Day case experience
• pre-assessment clinic

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritize care for patient
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both in team and on own initiative
• Administration of IV Drugs or willing to complete certification

Desirable

• Evidence of being involved in introducing change
• Good Time management and teaching skills

NORTHMID VALUES

Essential

• Demonstrable the Trust Values-We are Caring We are Fair We are Open

Employer details

Employer name

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

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