Cardiac Nurse (including Cath Lab)

Following its opening in 2019, the Peninsula Heart Clinic is an independently operated cardiology centre in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Treatment at the Peninsula Heart Clinic is delivered through a new, state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab, 5-bed recovery, 5-chair radial lounge, 3 individual ensuite bedrooms and extensive outpatient clinic facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team as we grow our service. Working in a purpose-built facility you will be welcomed as an integral part of the team, delivering high quality care to patients in the South West. For a short YouTube clip where you can see the Peninsula Heart Clinic in action we would encourage you to visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9YRIrv1bF4.

Job description

Job Title

Cardiac Nurse

Job Location

Peninsula Heart Clinic, Plymouth. UK

Hours of working

Full Time/Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

To provide nursing care across all areas of the Cardiac Care Unit, including Cath Lab, Day / Night Ward.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

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.

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.

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.

Complete all patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

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.

Maintain effective communication with all service users and the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure Clinical Governance standards are met with partnership of unit manager/s.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN (General)
• 2 Years post registration experience.

Current NMC PIN

Desirable

• Experience of working within a cardiology setting, ideally with some experience of working as part of Cath Lab team.
• Ability to recognise and manage cardiac rhythms.
• Intermediate Life Support
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Evidence of recent practice development

About the employer

As the parent company of the Peninsula Heart Clinic, Regents Park Healthcare is the UKs leading managed cardiac services provider we are experts in the development, financing and operation of cardiology services.

We have been developing innovative solutions in partnership with NHS hospital cardiology departments since 2002. We are proud to have built an integrated national platform which operates cardiology services across 42 NHS hospitals and which to date has delivered over 100,000 cardiology procedures. Our company prides itself on its ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective cardiac care through excellent service, efficient operations management, well-trained staff and uncompromising professionalism. The Peninsula Heart Clinic combines a friendly, family feel with the delivery of truly world class healthcare services. If you are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and would thrive in a dynamic environment, then we look forward to hearing from you.

We are able to offer immediate TEAMs interviews to have an informal discussion about working in Peninsula Heart Clinic with either our Cardiac Services Director or Cardiac Matron.