Job Summary
WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL
CARDIAC CATHETER SUITE - PPCI 24/7 SERVICE
JUNIOR SISTER / CHARGE NURSE
BAND 6
PERMANENT POSTS
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Cardiac Catheter Suite at Worcester includes 2 laboratories, with plans of expansion, providing 24/7 PPCI for the populations of Worcestershire and Herefordshire and further afield. In addition, we also undertake electrophysiology studies and implantation of complex devices.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, you will have drive, vision and initiative to motivate others and develop this service.
Excellent decision-making skills and evidence of continuous professional development are essential, and you must also have experience of working in both cardiology and a multi-professional environment.
The successful applicant will gain skills in this speciality and undertaking in-house training to support them in this role.
For An Informal Visit Or More Information Please Contact:
Cath Nicholls, Unit Manager in the Cardiac Catheter Suite on (01905) 733205 or Kelly Fee Cardiology Matron (01905) 763333 ext 33808 bleep 508.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced nurse who has worked and gained the relevant experience as a band 5/6 within Cardiac Catheter Lab or Cardiology.
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9365-25-0612
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible, with the support of the manager, for the day to day, smooth running of the PPCI 24/7 within the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
- This service will run on a shift rota basis, on-call 24/7.
- To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.
- To ensure the maintenance of a high quality patient focussed care at all times through the effective leadership, management of staff and resources.
- This will include leading a team of nurses to deliver a high standard of care in the areas of pre assessment, pre peri and post procedure care and follow up of angiography, elective/primary/rescue angioplasty and pacemakers and cardioversion patients.
- To act as team leader for clinical staff.
- To be responsible for clinical and non-clinical management of a ward area in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse.
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible, with the support of the manager, for the day to day, smooth running of the PPCI 24/7 within the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
- This service will run on a shift rota basis, on-call 24/7.
- To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.
- To ensure the maintenance of a high quality patient focussed care at all times through the effective leadership, management of staff and resources.
- This will include leading a team of nurses to deliver a high standard of care in the areas of pre assessment, pre peri and post procedure care and follow up of angiography, elective/primary/rescue angioplasty and pacemakers and cardioversion patients.
- To act as team leader for clinical staff.
- To be responsible for clinical and non-clinical management of a ward area in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse.
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Cath Lab experience.
- Cardiology clinical experience.
- Ability to manage own workload and delegate appropriately.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IV administration.
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Pacing experience.
- EP experience.
- ECG analysis.
- Experience of appraisals and support of Junior Staff.
- Keyboard and Computer Skills.
- Audit.
Desirable
Essential
Other Job Requirements
- Good communication skills.
- Calm under pressure.
- Constant standing/ walking
- Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks.
- Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early, late, night shifts over 24/7 on call / shifts as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration.
- Evidence of professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
- Appropriate Teaching Certificate.
- Degree or working towards.
- Post registration cardiology / CCU or critical care course / intervention course.
- ALS certificate.
Person Specification
Essential
- First Level Registration.
- Evidence of professional Development.
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
- Appropriate Teaching Certificate.
- Degree or working towards.
- Post registration cardiology / CCU or critical care course / intervention course.
- ALS certificate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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