Staff Nurse (Cardiac Cath Labs, Glenfield Hospital)

On Call commitment is essential to provide cover for emergency admissions, you will work as part of the on call team.
+ Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients. Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area
+ Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care
+ Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
+ Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families
+ Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area, Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, In addition to the main Registered Nurse Job description and person specification (which is a generic document) it is essential that all applicants to this position:-
+ Have the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties which in this post includes wearing Radiological (x ray) protection (Lead Apron / Tunic) as this is a radiology area.
Are able to work on-call according to roster after appropriate training and induction.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
+ Ward/Unit Manager
+ Multi-disciplinary teams
+ Medical staff
+ Facilities
+ Nursing Directorate
+ Infection controlNurse
+ specialists
+ CMG Education and Practice team
+ Clinical support nurses Practice learning leads and Clinical Placement Facilitators
KEY RESULT AREAS
+ Delivery of effective health care within the organisation
+ Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
+ Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients. Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
+ Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
+ Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
+ Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
+ Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
+ Establishing effective leadership and communication
+ Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.
+ Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.
+ Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
+ Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
+ Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

Would you like to work in a friendly environment, closely supported by our team of Nurses, Doctors, Radiographers & Cardiac Physiologists?
Learn about all the latest Cardiology Interventions in a center with an international profile which is right here in Leicester.
Gain invaluable clinical skills in this sought-after field of nursing.
Interventional Cardiology is part of the wider Renal, Respiratory, Cardiac and Vascular management group (RRCV) at Glenfield Hospital (GH).
The campus has its own emergency ambulance bay and helipad, modern specialty theatres and intensive care units are also based on this site. GH campus is a regional centre for clinical research with both Respiratory and Cardiac Biomedical Research Units based here with close links with both the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.
Cardiac Cath Lab is an area where most of our procedures are under local anesthetic . This role is similar to theatre nursing with one to one patient contact with the opportunity to build a unique relationship with your patient and make a profound difference to their lives.
This is particularly relevant when you start to work on-call as you will be part of the team who regularly save lives with the emergency intervention service for Heart Attack and Out of Hospital Arrest patients

Full / Part Time (considered) & On Call commitment.
Working pattern 08:00 - 18:00 4 days a week, mainly with some Saturdays on a reduced rota., + A fully supported induction and training program which will last at least 12 weeks but will be tailored to the individual - (we do not ask for prior experience but acute care experience is an advantage).
+ When you work on-call you will be paid at Band 6 rate.
+ Regular in-house technical and clinical skills training sessions supported by industry.
+ The opportunity to train as an Interventional Cardiology scrub nurse
+ Experience of TAVI, Advanced EP studies and Coronary Intervention procedures
To see some of our staff at work at Glenfield Hospital please search for 'Glenfield Shine' on Vimeo
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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.