About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, supporting patients undergoing complex cardiac diagnostic procedures.
In this varied and rewarding role, the post-holder will work closely alongside Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiologists, contributing to the safe, effective, and high-quality delivery of cardiac investigations. The position also provides the opportunity to support the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory nursing team, assisting with patient care within the laboratory recovery area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to be part of a dynamic cardiac service, playing a key role in enhancing patient experience and supporting cutting-edge cardiac diagnostics.
Main duties of the job
Deputy Service General Manager, Head of Nursing, Senior Matron, and Senior Cardiac Physiologist.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting Nurse Managers, Cardiac Physiologists, and Cardiologists in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care for patients undergoing cardiac diagnostic procedures.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in cannulation and phlebotomy, and be competent in the delivery of intravenous infusions. They will work as a Named Nurse within the division, as part of a multidisciplinary team, taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac diagnostic investigations, such as Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms.
The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner, capable of providing excellent patient-centred care across a range of cardiac clinical settings. Practice will be delivered in line with current evidence-based nursing standards, Trust policies, and best practice guidelines.
The post holder will provide support and mentorship for students and junior nurses.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas:
Act as a Named Nurse within a Team taking responsibility, over an appropriate span
of time, in conjunction with the Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiologist and the multidisciplinary team, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care during cardiac procedures, such as Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, exercise stress treadmill tests.
To be proficient in cardiac monitoring equipment and electronic medical records.
To be competent in providing rapid response care during cardiac emergencies.
To demonstrate strong communication skills, ability to work in fast-paced/stressful environments, and emotional resilience.
Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.
Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.
Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.
Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.
Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Check the readiness for use of emergency / special equipment and ensure all equipment in use is in good working order.
Have knowledge of recording relevant patient / nursing data on to computer.
Ensure his / her own and junior staffs compliance with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping (1998) in all settings.
Accept responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines, in accordance with legal requirements and NMC and Trust Guidelines on drugadministration.
Attend mandatory annual updates in fire training, Basic Life Support, and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan, ensuring that junior colleagues are aware of such policies.
Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.
Transport people and / or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Ensures all biomedical investigations and interventions are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results appropriately and in line with legislation, policies and procedures.
Workforce
Manage a group of patients, prioritising their needs in conjunction with those of the ward/department, to ensure safe and effective care.
Manage the ward in the absence of senior staff, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
Manage an area of responsibility as required within allocated resources.
Financial
Have an understanding of ward/department budgets and how the division may become more cost-effective. Work within budgetary requirements whilst maintaining standards of care.
Participate in the management of skill mix issues, stock control, and available Resources.
Partnerships
Take an active role in developing and maintaining effective communication with members of the interprofessional team, patients, and relatives about difficult matters in difficult situations.
General
Participate in the orientation of new members of staff within their Division.
Attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions relating to the improvement of the service.
Act as a change agent where necessary.
Ensure all Trust Nursing policies and procedures are adhered to.
Be aware of operational personnel issues relevant to the directorate including management of absence and sickness, disciplinary and recruitment matters.
Where necessary, and with support, investigate the nursing aspect of complaints and clinical incidents, and initiate corrective actions.
Ensure own continuing professional development and identify own Personal Development Plan.
Participate in the clinical and educational development of other staff within the team.
Act as a practice supervisor / mentor for learners, and as a preceptor for newly qualified registered nurses.
Act as a clinical role model for all levels of staff.
Encourage other staff to keep abreast of new developments and encourage the exchange of information, ideas and experiences.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Cardiology anatomy and physiology Understanding of Cardiac diagnostics and their relevance to diagnosis and treatment
Desirable
Hospital life support training
Skills Essential
Proficient in Cannulation and phlebotomy skills Proficient in intravenous infusion delivery and medicines management
Desirable
evidence of competencies in cannulation and phlebotomy evidence of completion of medicines management training
Experience Essential
At least 12 months working in a cardiology setting
Desirable
Evidence of understanding the requirement of Cardiology diagnostics in the management of patients with cardiac symptoms gement of patients with cardiac
Skills Essential
Competent in cardiac Rhythm recognition
Desirable
evidence of understanding cardiac rhythm recognition
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich, London
SE18 4QH
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)