About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
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/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse ln
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)