Staff Nurse - Cardiac Intervention Suite | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 yearly dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 9PS |
| Company: | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7693712/407-MLTC-7693712 |
Summary
Work within a multidisciplinary Cardiac Intervention Suite or Catheter Lab, performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures (e.g., angiography, device implantation, cardioversion and loop recorders).
An expectation to support cardiology department if required.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including pre-assessment, cannulation, sedation, and vital signs monitoring.
• Serve as scrub or circulating nurse during interventions such as angioplasty, pacing devices, cardioversion and loop recorders.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care, monitor for complications, and manage sedation and pain relief.
• Maintain aseptic technique, including safety checks of equipment, swabs, and consumables.
Administration & Coordination• Ensure accurate patient identification and documentation per WHO/LocSSIPs protocols.
• Manage the catheter lab’s patient flow, co-ordinate elective and emergency scheduling.
• Maintain inventories, carry out routine equipment checks, and ensure lab readiness.
Training & Leadership• Supervise and mentor junior nurses, healthcare assistants, students, and support staff.
• Contribute to in-house training programs and support professional development.
Quality & Safety• Uphold infection control, radiation safety, and Trust policies.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Professional Standards• Practice in accordance with NMC Code and maintain HCPC/NMC registration, revalidation, and PREP requirements.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Intervention Suite. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their journey.
• Clinical Care:• Prepare patients for cardiac procedures, including pre-assessment, cannulation, and monitoring.
• Act as scrub or circulating nurse during interventions such as angiography, device implantation, cardioversion and loop recorder.
• Provide recovery care post-procedure, monitoring for complications and managing sedation.
• Safety & Compliance:• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to WHO safety checklists and LocSSIPs protocols.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and Trust policies.
• Coordination & Administration:• Accurately document patient care and maintain records.
• Assist in managing patient flow and scheduling elective and emergency cases.
• Education & Development:• Support and mentor junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.
• Participate in training programs and maintain professional development.
• Quality & Audit:• Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in a flexible rota, supporting cardiology department if required.
• Work in a high-pressure environment requiring rapid decision-making and teamwork.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Feb 2026
An expectation to support cardiology department if required.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including pre-assessment, cannulation, sedation, and vital signs monitoring.
• Serve as scrub or circulating nurse during interventions such as angioplasty, pacing devices, cardioversion and loop recorders.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care, monitor for complications, and manage sedation and pain relief.
• Maintain aseptic technique, including safety checks of equipment, swabs, and consumables.
Administration & Coordination• Ensure accurate patient identification and documentation per WHO/LocSSIPs protocols.
• Manage the catheter lab’s patient flow, co-ordinate elective and emergency scheduling.
• Maintain inventories, carry out routine equipment checks, and ensure lab readiness.
Training & Leadership• Supervise and mentor junior nurses, healthcare assistants, students, and support staff.
• Contribute to in-house training programs and support professional development.
Quality & Safety• Uphold infection control, radiation safety, and Trust policies.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Professional Standards• Practice in accordance with NMC Code and maintain HCPC/NMC registration, revalidation, and PREP requirements.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Intervention Suite. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their journey.
• Clinical Care:• Prepare patients for cardiac procedures, including pre-assessment, cannulation, and monitoring.
• Act as scrub or circulating nurse during interventions such as angiography, device implantation, cardioversion and loop recorder.
• Provide recovery care post-procedure, monitoring for complications and managing sedation.
• Safety & Compliance:• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to WHO safety checklists and LocSSIPs protocols.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and Trust policies.
• Coordination & Administration:• Accurately document patient care and maintain records.
• Assist in managing patient flow and scheduling elective and emergency cases.
• Education & Development:• Support and mentor junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.
• Participate in training programs and maintain professional development.
• Quality & Audit:• Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in a flexible rota, supporting cardiology department if required.
• Work in a high-pressure environment requiring rapid decision-making and teamwork.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Feb 2026