Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
| Posting date: | 31 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,259 to £43,896 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29259 - £43896 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 December 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0063-24-0002 |
Summary
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 report any deterioration of clinical condition to senior nurse. Be able to recognise life threatening arrhythmias and summon help. Be able to perform and interpret ECGs. Able to perform venepuncture and cannulation. ILS trained. Scrub for patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation, pacemaker implantation and PCI. Teach and supervise junior staff nurses and unqualified staff. Ability to lead the unit team if required. Be able to help prepare & escort patients under supervision if needed e.g. during transfer to NHS hospital for urgent/ongoing/emergency care. 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 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. To deliver a high-quality cardiology service to our patients at all times. MANAGERIAL To lead care management and delivery. To share professionalism and clinical expertise with all members of the multi -disciplinary team. Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to all service users. To work within the framework of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To act as a role model for junior staff. 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. Participate in audit where appropriate. Complete all patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner. EDUCATIONAL Participate in relevant induction programmes for new staff. To participate 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 To participate in ongoing teaching programmes and staff development. To act as an educational resource for others. To encourage all staff to maintain their own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments and research. To liaise with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. To ensure that members of staff are conversant with and adhere to the following: a) Fire safety b) Intermediate life support c) Moving and handling Ensure 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. To ensure own training needs are met and maintain a development structure that will foster best practice. Attend any specific clinical training that ensures clinical competency is maintained. Complete reports and records as required by managers e.g. incidents/accidents. Deal with complaints in accordance with local and Trust policy. Maintain effective communication with all service users and the multidisciplinary team. Attend meetings as required. Liaise with outside agencies as appropriate. Ensure 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 (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:- 1. Follow consistently high standards of infection control practice, especially with reference to hand hygiene and aseptic techniques, 2. 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 organisations 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.