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 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. Recognises 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, e.g., 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 inter-personal issues with colleagues. Interprets the significance of the patient’s clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters that 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. Promotes and participates in research initiatives. Ensures adherence to policies, guidelines and directives at all times. 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 mandatory training. 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. Liaises with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. Ensures that all members of staff are conversant with and adhere to policies and procedures, local, regional and national. Ensures own training needs are met and maintains a development structure that will foster best practice. Completes reports and records as required by managers. 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 and liaises with outside agencies as appropriate. Ensures Clinical Governance standards are met with partnership of 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 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 improve services for patients and staff. 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. All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand hygiene and aseptic techniques, and to 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. 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.
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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 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. Recognises 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, e.g., 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 inter-personal issues with colleagues. Interprets the significance of the patient’s clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters that 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. Promotes and participates in research initiatives. Ensures adherence to policies, guidelines and directives at all times. 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 mandatory training. 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. Liaises with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. Ensures that all members of staff are conversant with and adhere to policies and procedures, local, regional and national. Ensures own training needs are met and maintains a development structure that will foster best practice. Completes reports and records as required by managers. 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 and liaises with outside agencies as appropriate. Ensures Clinical Governance standards are met with partnership of 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 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 improve services for patients and staff. 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. All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand hygiene and aseptic techniques, and to 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. 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.
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