Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse, Plymouth

Social network you want to login/join with: Following its opening in 2019, the Peninsula Heart Clinic is an independently operated cardiology centre in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Treatment at the Peninsula Heart Clinic is delivered through a brand new, state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab, 5-bed recovery, 5-chair radial lounge, 3 individual ensuite bedrooms and extensive outpatient clinic facilities. As part of our planned service expansion, we are now recruiting new members to our highly skilled team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team as we grow our service. Working in a brand new, purpose-built facility, you will be welcomed as an integral part of the team, delivering high-quality care to patients in the South West. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the Cardiac Catheter Lab team assisting medical staff with diagnostic and interventional procedures, including angiogram, PCI, pacing, and EPS. In this theatre-style environment, the nurse/practitioner will have both scrub and circulating duties. There is a requirement to wear lead PPE during the procedures. You will be required to promote and maintain a caring and highly professional standard of nursing, meeting the needs of the patients pre and post cath lab procedures. You will act as a professional role model. The successful candidate will be an RGN (minimum 2 years experience in a cardiology setting), will be ILS trained, and will have an awareness of how to deal with cardiac emergencies and post cath-lab procedure complications. Relocation packages may be available for the right candidate. About us As the parent company of the Peninsula Heart Clinic, Regents Park Healthcare is the UK's leading managed cardiac services provider. We are experts in the development, financing, and operation of cardiology services. We have been developing innovative solutions in partnership with NHS hospital cardiology departments since 2002. We are proud to have built an integrated national platform which operates cardiology services across 42 NHS hospitals and which to date has delivered over 100,000 cardiology procedures. Our company prides itself on its ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective cardiac care through excellent service, efficient operations management, well-trained staff, and uncompromising professionalism. The Peninsula Heart Clinic combines a friendly, family feel with the delivery of truly world-class healthcare services. If you are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and would thrive in a dynamic environment, then we look forward to hearing from you. Job responsibilities Job Title: Catheter Lab Nurse/Practitioner Cardiology Job Location: Peninsula Heart Clinic, Plymouth, UK Hours of working: Full Time/Part Time Job Summary To assist the Cardiologists, acting as the 2nd operator, during diagnostic investigations and procedures carried out in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory and to co-ordinate the services provided within the laboratory and associated day unit. Requirements & Responsibilities Clinical Holds first level registration. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates programmes of care. Records vital signs and reports any deterioration of clinical condition to senior nurse. Recognizes life-threatening arrhythmias and summons help. Performs and interprets ECGs. Performs venepuncture and cannulation. ILS trained. Scrubs for patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation, pacemaker implantation, and PCI. Teaches and supervises junior staff nurses and unqualified staff. Ability to lead the unit team if required. Helps prepare & escort patients under supervision if needed during transfer to NHS hospital for urgent/ongoing/emergency care. Prepares the lab for clinical procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality in respect of all medical and nursing records and also inter-personal issues with colleagues. Interprets the significance of patients' clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility. Assists with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Moving and Handling policy. Maintains the privacy and dignity of patients and staff at all times. Delivers a high-quality cardiology service to our patients at all times. Managerial Leads care management and delivery. Shares professionalism and clinical expertise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensures the provision of a high standard of care to all service users. Works within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Acts as a role model for junior staff. Maintains own professional practice and has knowledge of new developments and concepts including the Knowledge & Skills framework. Is aware of relevant nursing research and promotes and participates in research initiatives. Ensures adherence to policies, guidelines, and directives at all times. Is guided by directives Administration of Medicines, Exercising Accountability, Scope of Professional Practice, Guidelines for Record Keeping. Maintains a high level of competent practice within the Scope of Professional Practice. Ensures complete and accurate documentation of all clinical care provided in the department. Assesses workloads and is aware of changing situations and acts accordingly. Ensures compliance with all local and national policies. Participates in audit where appropriate. Completes all patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Educational Participates in relevant induction programmes for new staff. Participates in educational programmes for own professional development, including (but not limited to) mandatory training in: a) Fire safety b) Intermediate life support c) Moving and handling. Participates in ongoing teaching programmes and staff development. Acts as an educational resource for others. Encourages all staff to maintain their own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments and research. Ensures that all members of staff are conversant with and adhere to: a) Policies and procedures, local, regional, and national b) Correct use of equipment c) Clinical guidelines. Ensures own training needs are met and maintains a development structure that will foster best practice. Attends any specific clinical training that ensures clinical competency is maintained. Completes reports and records as required by managers incidents/accidents. Deals with complaints in accordance with local and Trust policy. Maintains effective communication with all service users and the multidisciplinary team. Attends meetings as required. Liaises with outside agencies as appropriate. Ensures Clinical Governance standards are met in partnership with unit manager/s. Additional Information Health and Safety at Work Act The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to cooperate with the organisation and our partners to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to. Confidentiality The post holder has a responsibility to maintain confidentiality and ensure the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018, the Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice and NHS Trust policy (of our partner) on confidentiality and Data Protection are applied to patient, staff, and organisation business/information. Equal Opportunities Our organisation welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness, marital or parental status, or disability. We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times. Managing Risk: Maintaining skills and learning from problems Reducing risk is everyone's responsibility. All staff in the organisation must attend training identified by their manager or stated by the organisation to be mandatory. The organisation uses risk assessments to predict and control risk and the incident reporting system to learn from mistakes and near misses and so improve services for patients and staff. All staff are expected to become familiar with these systems and to use them. The organisation has designated the prevention and control of infection as a core issue in the organisation's clinical governance, managing risk, and patient safety programmes. In consequence, all employees are expected to: Follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand hygiene and aseptic techniques. Be aware of all infection control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work. Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults During your employment, you have a responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. You are required to complete statutory and mandatory training and take appropriate action as set out in the organisation's policies and procedures. Information Management/ Data Quality The post holder must ensure that records are documented, secured, stored, and disposed of appropriately and in accordance with the relevant policy. In addition, information recorded must be fit for purpose - accurate, relevant, up to date, and complete. Travel to other sites You may be required to travel to other locations. Smoking statement Smoking is not permitted in any premises or grounds managed, leased, or owned by the organisation. General The duties outlined above are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are commensurate with the position/grade. Qualifications Essential RN (General) or HCPC registered ODP 2 Years post registration experience in a Catheter Lab Desirable Intermediate Life Support Venepuncture and cannulation Evidence of recent practice development

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