Band 5 Staff Nurse - Cardiac catheter Lab

We are looking for a motivated Band 5 Cath Lab Nurse to join our specialist cardiac rhythm management team in Barnet Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced skills in a high-tech EP environment while delivering safe, compassionate care to our patients.

As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will take part on a wide range of electrophysiology procedures, including EP studies and cardiac ablations, cardioversions, loop recorder insertions, device implantation for pacemakers, ICDs, and other innovative device therapies such as CRTs, and subcutaneous ICD implantation.

You will support all stages of the patient journey, including preparation, intra-procedural monitoring, sedation support, and post-procedure recovery.

If you are a committed nurse looking to build a rewarding career in the cardiac catheter lab environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our unit comprises cath lab area and a 6 bedded dedicated recovery area, and runs Monday to Friday.

Applicants will ideally have 6 months post-registration experience in cardiology or acute settings, as well as excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers structured training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to build up your confidence and improve your knowledge in areas such as rhythm interpretation, radiation safety, and acute cardiac care.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
• Skilled in use of computer/key board
• Ability to work well within a team
• Knowledge of risk management
• Ability to lead change and service improvement
• Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• To be flexible and approachable
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Diplomatic and calm

Royal Free World Class

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust

About the employer

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicatedarmy of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/