Cath Lab Nurse/ Practitioner vacancy.
As a member of the team you will be expected to work in a confident and professional manner; the successful applicant will provide exemplary planned care for patients within the Cath Lab and Cath Lab recovery. Additionally, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams that access and work in the Cath Lab environment.
The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly as there is an expectation that you will provide out of hours on call support. We are open Mon-Fri 8-630 with the expectation to work 4 shifts over 5 days with an on-call out of hours commitment.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
Providing high care for to patients during their recovery time post their local anaesthesia.
Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
Provides high quality of care to patients during recovery time post local anaesthesia.
Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.
Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
