Cardiac Catheter Nurse
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | Torquay, TQ2 7AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9388-25-1096 |
Summary
To take part in clinical aspects of Cardiac Catheter Suite Interventions, mainly Cardiology. Responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patients condition and progress. Assist in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their cares, and all other members of the multidisciplinary staff as appropriate. Demonstrate skills in the care and management of the critically ill patient. Work closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met. Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Maintain the patients respect, dignity, and privacy to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public. Be aware of essential procedures and take appropriate action in the event of fire or major incident. Identify and report clinical risks, incidents/complaints involving staff, patients, visitors and report to the cath lab manager/modern matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. Ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures. To proactively take part in stock control and audit in replenishing consumable items in the department. Demonstrate proficiency in the care of administration of IV Therapy and treatments as prescribed in accordance with Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines and Trust Policy. To take part in supervision of junior staff including student nurses, assistant practitioners, and interpersonal team collaboration. To work closely and liaise with the Cardiology Consultants, Cardiac physiologist, Radiographers, and other Multidisciplinary teams. To work in all areas of Cardia Catheter Suite including Recovery area. To work with the Cardiac Catheter Suite Manager / Senior Nurse and support staff during any change or redevelopment of practice or services within the Cardiac Catheter Suite and Cardiology environment To take part in Pre-assessment service requiring broad knowledge of cardiology procedures thru analysis of complex situations and deliver best patient care in significant clinical judgments. To take part in Cardiac Stress MRI, transoesophageal echocardiogram and bubble studies clinic and competently provide skilled specialised nursing care. To obtain knowledge and understanding in complex interventional procedures such as Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO), Rotational Atherectomy, Intravascular lithotripsy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump insertion, pericardiocentesis and gain competencies to deliver best patient care. Able to competently care for patients with closure devices (femoral sheath, closure pad, angioseal, trans radial band etc.) including safe removal of arterial and venous sheaths, following set training and take the appropriate nursing action in the event of complications. Safely perform venepuncture and cannulation and able to safely administer cardiac and emergency medicines, monitor its clinical effectiveness and provide appropriate actions when required. To obtain significant knowledge understanding ECG interpretations and identify appropriate cardiac management. Participates effectively and safely in the events of cardiac arrest with the involvement of rhythm recognition and delivering shocks. Able to have knowledge and understanding of invasive and non-invasive cardiac monitoring and haemodynamic in relevance to providing appropriate care for the patient. Able to competently circulate and scrub in all diagnostic and Interventional cardiac catheter suite procedures. Document and evaluate care given and discuss progress in giving accurate clinical handover to facilitate the continuity of care relevant to patients condition and treatment.