Job Description
Job summary Registered Nurse - Cath Lab Training Position | MaidstoneFull Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change.Are you a registered nurse with an interest in Interventional Cardiology? Would you like to expand your skills into a specialist area? Do you want to develop your career your way in the only Private and Self Pay Cardiac Cath Lab in Kent?Due to a growth in service with now 2 Cardiac Cath Labs and a Cardiac ward, we have avery rare and exciting opportunityfor an enthusiastic and passionate Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Cath Lab as a Trainee Cardiac Cath Lab Staff Nurse.You will be fully trained in the pre-assessment, scrub, circulatory and recovery nursing of Cardiac Cath Lab patients.This role is ideally suited to a Registered Nurse with post registration experience and a desire to develop specialist skills and expert knowledge incoronary angiograms, PCI, Pacing and EP Studies.Your working hours will Hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm, 10am - 6pm or 11am 7pm on a rota basis. Main duties of the job Providing care and support to patients throughout their pathway in the Cardiac Cath Lab including pre-operative assessment right through to discharge Scrub for a case load of patients undergoing cardiac procedures including catheterisation, pacing and ICD fitting Ensure the patient experience and well-being remain at the heart of the business at all times and best practices are implemented and maintained within the Cardiac Cath Lab Day to day duties of a cardiac nurse including taking bloods, cannulation, performing angiograms, pacings as well as assessing and monitoring patients. About us At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and assuch we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out ofthe workplace. Thats why we havecreated a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physicalwellbeing.KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:Competitive Salary Free Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test Flexible working and annualised hours contracts availableAt KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or . Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and personal specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be a qualified Adult Nurse with a current NMC Registration Experience Essential Be fully trained in resuscitation and have the ability to handle emergencies appropriately Have experience in cannulation, venepuncture and carrying out ECG`s Have evidence of own continued professional development Desirable Have experience working in a Cath Lab or CCU environment. Have demonstrable knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments.