Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

Location Cardiff
Job-type Permanent
Salary £27000 - £32000 per annum
Reference J344808
Date Published over 2 years ago
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Cardiff

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of the UK's leading private hospitals groups who specialise in a range of medical and surgical interventions. They offer treatment across a whole range of specialties including General Surgery, Men's Health, Bones and Joints, Women's Health and Cosmetic Surgery. They have an available opportunity for a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse to join the team in one of their hospital's based in Cardiff. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility is to assist in Cardiac and Radiology Interventional and Diagnostic Procedures. Your primary role is assisting with catheterizations however you will also monitor and examine patients prior to procedures, as well as during and after. You will also administer medications and assist the medical team in whatever they may need during the procedure.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting into senior staff and the ward manager will be responsible for planning and delivering appropriate care to patients. You will scrub and run for a variety of procedures including cardiac catheterisation procedures i.e pacemakers, diagnostics angiograms and angioplasty. You will work to ensure all necessary consumables/pharmacy is safely prepared prior to commencement of each procedure along with ensuring all safe checks are done and the patients is ready for procedure. Part of your role will involve the post procedure care of the patient ensuring that safe puncture site management. You will also be responsible for ensuring patients files are kept up to date and all procedure notes and after care notes are recorded effectively and in a timely manner. Your role will also involve working on the day ward and ensuring patients appropriate care is provided to patients on that ward. This will include discharging of patients and arranging any necessary follow up appointments.


THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• Have at least 6 months post-graduation experience and a valid NMC registration
• Have experience of working in a Cath Lab
• Have the ability to recognise cardiac rhythms
• Be a caring and compassionate nurse with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Have excellent communication skills and be a good team player.

REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holiday
• Pension
• Free onsite car park
• Healthcare
• GP services
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Test
• Childcare Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Continued professional development

DETAILS:

Location:Cardiff
Job-Type:Permanent
Salary:£27,000 - £32,000

CONTACT:

Apply now for a call back to discuss the role in more detail


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.