Job summary
- Main area
- Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: On completion of competency would be expected to take part in the on call rota (1:8)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To be arranged)
- Job ref
- 388-7303210-MUEC
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Heart and Lung Conference Room Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Cardiac Catheter Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care of individual patients while undergoing elective and acute procedures in the Cardiac Catheterisation Suite. Delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients.
We conduct procedures which are performed under local anaesthetic and/or sedation and usually require X-ray fluoroscopy. Working in a diverse team, supporting each other.
You will participate in the Patient pre-assessment service. This is a service requiring specialist knowledge of cardiology procedures and the ability to apply this to individual patient circumstance. Complicated cases are frequently dealt with and the implications for delivery of best patient care are significant.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care of individual patients while undergoing elective and acute procedures in the Cardiac Catheterisation Suite.
Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, in order to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients.
They are invasive procedures, performed under local anaesthetic and/or sedation, and usually require X-ray fluoroscopy.
Work a rota over a 5 day period.
Provide an 24/7 ‘On-Call’ service as required, once competent to do so.
Co-ordinate the lab lists once competent to do so.
Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer’s, visitors and staff.
Comply with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours.
Working for our organisation
The most rewarding part of the Job is working with patients who are in acute crisis for emergency procedures to help save lives.
- Working in a technical environment.
- Working in a large multi-professional team.
- Participating in the on call service as a lone Catheter Laboratory Nurse on call.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Registered Nurse Adult
Basic/Immediate Life Support skills
A working knowledge of Infection Control
Good multidisciplinary team working skills
Able to sustain prolonged periods of concentration
The Cath lab Nurse deals with prioritisation, responding to rapid changes and changing planned activities in response to clinical emergencies
There is regular exposure to distressing or emotionally demanding situations daily
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Due to Qualify with NMC pin
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic/Immediate Life Support skills
- Knowledge of haemodynamic monitoring, its application and interpretation
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Operating Theatre processes
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Previous experience in Cardiac Cath lab Nursing
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Henry Parza
- Job title
- unit manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 655734
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