Cardiac Sister / Charge Nurse post leading the nursing team in a Cath Lab run by Regent's Park Healthcare, which provides cardiac care to both NHS and private patients. The postholder gives front-line clinical leadership, plans shifts around procedures, delivers training, oversees audit and runs appraisals for Band 6 staff. The role works closely with Consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and carries scope to lead clinical change and practice development. Fit depends on at least five years' post-qualification experience, ideally three in a Cath Lab, and current NMC registration.
What the job involves
- Lead the nursing team during procedures and investigations, coaching staff and providing front-line clinical leadership
- Lead significant event and incident management, investigations and reporting to senior management
- Recognise life-threatening arrhythmias and deteriorating patients, taking the lead in emergencies
- Scrub for cardiac catheterisation, EP, pacemaker implantation, PCI and PFA procedures
- Plan shifts around planned procedures and clinical cover requirements
- Deliver and assess training across clinical areas, signing staff off as competent
- Oversee patient care during transfers to NHS hospitals for urgent, ongoing or emergency care
- Escalate clinical concerns to the treating Consultant with supporting information and observations
- Perform and interpret ECGs, carry out venepuncture and cannulation
- Oversee annual appraisals for Cath Lab nursing staff, focusing on Band 6, with tailored training plans
- Oversee audit and governance for Cath Lab procedures and protocols, reporting concerns to the Cardiac Matron
- Assess workloads and adjust to changing situations
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification
- ILS trained
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- At least 5 years' post-qualification practical experience, ideally 3 years in a Cath Lab
- At least 3 years' experience leading, coaching and mentoring a nursing team
- Demonstrable experience leading clinical change programmes focused on patient care and safety
- Able to coach and mentor less experienced staff
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of EPIC
Nice to have
- High level of computer literacy
- Experience of staffing planning
- Experience of carrying out staff appraisals and supporting associated development training plans
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
