Cath Lab Lead Nurse
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0063-24-0003 |
Summary
CLINICAL Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programmes of care during investigations and procedures, allocating roles to other nursing staff. Recognise life threatening arrhythmias and summon help in emergency situations. Perform and interpret ECGs. Perform venepuncture and cannulation. ILS trained and aspire to ALS training and teaching/assessing for ILS. Scrub for patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation, EP, pacemaker implantation and PCI. Teach and supervise junior staff nurses and unqualified staff. Prepare & escort patients under supervision if needed e.g. during transfer to NHS hospital for urgent/ongoing/emergency care. Help prepare the lab for clinical procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality in respect of all medical and nursing records and also inter-personal issues with colleagues. Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; report promptly to senior medical or appropriate staff any matters, which fall outside his/her responsibility. Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Moving and Handling policy. Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients and staff at all times. Deliver a high-quality cardiology service to our patients at all times. MANAGERIAL To lead care management and nursing delivery during procedures and investigations, coaching and guiding staff as required. To share professionalism and clinical expertise with all members of the multi -disciplinary team. To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To act as a role model for junior staff. To take the lead on governance for the clinic. To lead and ensure compliance with infection control, representing PHC at the Trust infection control meetings. To maintain own professional practice and have knowledge of new developments and concepts including the Knowledge & Skills framework. To be aware of relevant nursing research and promote and participate in research initiatives. Ensure adherence to policies, guidelines and directives at all times. To be guided by NMC & HCPC directives e.g. Administration of Medicines, Exercising Accountability, Scope of Professional Practice, Guidelines for Record Keeping. To maintain a high level of competent practice within the Scope of Professional Practice. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all clinical care provided in the department. Assess workloads and be aware of changing situations and act accordingly. Ensure compliance with all local and national policies. Coordinate and participate in audit where appropriate.