To provide holistic care with regard to all diagnostic, interventional interventions performed within the unit.

To assist in the management of patients undergoing cardiac investigations and procedures, to ensure that the highest standard of patient care is achieved

Carry out nursing procedures and interventions as required, in accordance with Laboratory and Trust Policies.

Ensure that all relevant information regarding the patient is communicated to the other disciplines as necessary and is correctly documented as per trust policy.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of assessment, treatment and evaluation of Individuals with coronary heart disease.

To work as a key member within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.

To work within the NMC Code of Professional Practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained, and act when standards are not being maintained.

To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized programs of care for patients undergoing acute and elective coronary diagnostic and percutaneous coronary interventional procedures and pacing procedures in the admission area, catheter laboratory, pacing suit and recovery unit.

About us

This Trust are committed to the continued development and improvement in cardiology services for the local population. Looking forward we are in the initial planning stages to deliver a Primary PCI (angioplasty) service for the emergency treatment of patients presenting with an acute myocardial infarction. This will provide the successful applicant with an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in helping to deliver this service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Cardiac Interventional Department. The individual should be dynamic with strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for caring for patients who have cardiac conditions. You will be responsible for promoting a high standard of nursing care and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to adopt a team approach to problem-solving and therefore good communication and organisational skills are essential. The successful applicant will be supported with their training and development within the team, therefore previous cardiology experience is not essential and we would welcome applicants who are newly qualified. You will be working within a friendly and supportive team who are enthusiastic and strive to deliver high quality care whilst maintaining patient safety. This means placing the patient at the centre of their care.

You will work closely within the Cardiology team to assist in the preparation of patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty and pacemaker implantation. As an Angiography nurse you will be expected to perform the role of scrub nurse within the Catheter lab and Pacing suite using sterile techniques. You will also be responsible for recovering patients after a procedure on the cardiology day case ward.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation skills
• ECG recording and interpretation
• Experience of working in a cardiac catheter laboratory/recovery setting

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

Communication & Relationships

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Calderdale

HD3 3EB

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