About this role
Job summary
Are you a Cath Lab Nurse or Cardiac Radiographer looking for the next step in your career?
Our expanding Cardiology department's Cardiac Cath labs comprise of 5 Cath Labs, two recovery areas and an Elective Unit. Procedures completed in the Cath Lab include coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion under sedation and GA. In addition, we run a 24/7 heart attack service which is provided out of hours on an on-call basis.
We are part way through an ongoing refurbishment program to furnish us with a suite of Philips Azurion systems.
The role will involve building upon existing Cath Lab skills through an initial training block in order to be able to undertake Radiographer duties or Nursing duties depending on background in the Cath Labs for procedures such as Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
We are looking for individuals with excellent clinical and technical skills with experience in Cath Labs to be able to take this next step in development.
This is an exciting time for the department with the expansion and development of services providing exciting opportunities for progression.
After initial training the role would be a split between Nursing and Radiographer duties.
Interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Cath Lab Nurse or Radiographer to further your clinical and technical skills with a view to supporting the nursing and radiographer requirements of the department.
If you are a motivated individual who wants to be part of a fantastic team with a wide range of opportunities to further your skills and knowledge then this is the job for you!Main Duties of Job:
Maintain a high standard of patient care and Radiographer support Split role of Nursing and Radiographer monitoring duties Engage in education and training relevant to role Contribute to creating and maintaining local policies in area Co-ordinate the daily flow in Cath labs when required
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2243/2254 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or Radiographer on Health & Care Professions Council register Post registration qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the clinical area Evidence of post registration professional development e.g. short specialist courses or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Experience Essential
Significant post registration, with evidence of good all round experience
Skills Essential
Significant Knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, relevant imaging equipment and anatomy and pathology
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Demonstrates can work effectively in inter/multidisciplinary team. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)