Specialist Cardiac Catheter Lab Practitioner (XR06)
Posted 2 hours 46 minutes ago by NHS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1-year fixed term post within the Congenital Cardiology Catheter Labs at Leeds Children's Hospital.
We are looking for registered nurses with relevant experience to join the team in one of the UK's leading children's cardiology centres.
The jobholder will become part of a multi-professional team caring for children and adults with complex cardiac background who are undergoing a variety of elective, urgent and emergency procedures.
Previous experience of surgical/cath lab/interventional radiology scrub is essential; however, a successful candidate will be supported in their new role through speciality specific training.
Main duties of the jobThe job holder will work as a scrub nurse during a range of different procedures supporting the Interventional Cardiologist. You will manage the day to day flow of the elective list, adapting to changes as they arise, and maintain up to date knowledge of surgical equipment through ongoing training. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high quality, person centred care to every patient.
The successful candidate will be self motivated, able to work autonomously and have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must work with The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of their care, for both patients and colleagues. They must be able to demonstrate current and on going personal development and evidence of their contribution to change management/service development within their current post.
About usLeeds Children's Hospital is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and caters to every paediatric sub specialty under one roof. It also has close links with the adult hospital, within the same building, which enables smooth transition of care from paediatrics to adults.
There are exciting times for the department as work is under way towards the building of a completely brand new Leeds Children's Hospital, which is expected to be opened in the year 2027. This will be a state of the art children's hospital and a centre of excellence, not only within the UK but internationally.
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Job responsibilitiesAs an experienced practitioner the job holder will co coordinate activities within the cardiac catheter labs environment ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The job holder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Team Leader in leading and teaching the cardiac catheter lab team. The job holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence based practice, developing the cardiac catheter lab team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Team Leader.
Person Specification Skills & behaviours- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Positive attitude to change
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Significant experience within speciality
- Experience in clinical audit and standard setting
- Registered Nurse (Paediatric or Adult)
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Degree level education or working towards
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.