Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7598620-NOV25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust and are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval.
We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse aiming to further develop their clinical skills in Cath Labs, with recent experience of working in an acute Cath Lab setting.
The job can be physically demanding and you must be able to stand for long periods in the lab wearing lead protection. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. Working alongside the current Band 6 and Band 7 team you will help mould the future development of the service to include of 24/7 primary PCI, complex structural and complex EP work. The role will involve participation in the 24/7 Primary PCI service with an on-call commitment.
You will join our team of experienced nurses working in our catheterisation labs. The clinical environment can be challenging and rapidly changing with high acuity patients. The nursing staff work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of evidence-based care. There is a strong focus on developing clinical practice and professional development and contribute to a research culture within the nursing team to identify current knowledge and deliver evidence-based care. Training will be provided, and further academic study is encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
- Competent in ECG recognition
- ILS provider
- Intravenous cannulation
- Administration of medication and treatments within Procedures for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines
- Administration and management of conscious sedation.
- Enhanced levels of manual dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills
- Competence in providing second operator role in cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty
- Participation in PCI (Primary Coronary Intervention) on call service.
- Effective communication skills, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised
- Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to recognise deteriorating patients and escalate or support accordingly
- Enhanced IT skills
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are one of the largest Cath Lab Centres in the UK, and have a reputation worldwide for clinical, teaching and research excellence. The Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is part of a tertiary centre, which incorporates an extensive referral area, offering a 24 hour Primary Myocardial Infarction service. The Cath labs consists of 3 Cath Labs, 1 hybrid theatre and has been steadily expanding over the years achieving a high profile within the organisation due to the provision of excellent standards of patient care and the delivery of a world class service. We provide a wide range of invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Competent in ECG recognition
- ILS provider
- Intravenous cannulation
- Administration of medication and treatments within Procedures for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines
- Administration and management of conscious sedation.
- Enhanced levels of manual dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills
- Competence in providing second operator role in cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty
- Participation in PCI (Primary Coronary Intervention) on call service.
- Effective communication skills, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised
- Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to recognise deteriorating patients and escalate or support accordingly
- Enhanced IT skills
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Substantial experience as a Band 5 in Cardiac Catheter Labs
- Immediate Life Support Provider
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge Evident of Management Role
- Experience of second operator/scrub role for interventional cardiology and pacing procedures.
- Ability to contribute to Primary PCI on call rota
- Previous experience of Cath Lab co-ordinator
Desirable criteria
- Cardiac Module (s)
- Experience of Carecube
- Commitment to further education
- Relevant clinical skills to include ECG interpretation, Cannulation, drug administration, ILS, management of conscious sedation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Leete
- Job title
- Cath Lab Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Pls email John Leete
or call ext 64288
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