Cardiac Diagnostic Procedures Nurse

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., 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., 1. 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
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

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