# Cath Lab RN - Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cath-lab-rn-band-5/4a2618c9-9fd0-4a9a-8752-20644ee1dee3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cath-lab-rn-band-5/4a2618c9-9fd0-4a9a-8752-20644ee1dee3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends & Oncalls) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T14:50:50.702Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_Heart_Chest_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8266243 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8266243?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lhch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeing a highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to work within the Cath Lab department, who is an efficient worker with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining focused on safe good quality care. We are looking for someone, who is seeking a new personal challenge, to join our friendly nursing team. ### Main duties of the job To participate as a member of the Multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients within the Cath lab environment. Working as a circulating nurse, recovery nurse, scrub nurse / second operator during procedures and taking part in on call/weekend duties for the Primary PCI service ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations seeking assistance as required. Maintain electronic nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies. Support, supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and/or unqualified colleagues. Respect confidential information obtained during professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the data Protection act. Ensure patients are provided with relevant information regarding their care as appropriate Ensure due regard is given to customs, values, and spiritual beliefs of patients. Ensure effective lines of communication within the departmental multi-disciplinary team and the wider Trust. Provide information and support to patients ensuring all those involved in their care are aware of changes in the patient’s condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs Participate in an on-call service for emergency procedures following induction and completion of clinical competencies. Assist other members of the team in the preparation of the Catheter Laboratories Undertake the role of scrub/circulating nurse within the department Undertake the role of recovery nurse ensuring immediate and skilled assessment of incoming PPCI patients direct from NWAS, post bronchoscopy and DC Cardioversion patients from Holly suite Ensure continuous involvement in the trust’s patient and family centred care vision and safe from harm vision. Transfer unstable/stable patients to and from other departments as required Provide skilled assistance to the Cardiologist Document all procedural details thoroughly and appropriately on EPR and other clinical databases Be responsible for the safe management of products and devices being deployed in patients and record data appropriately in Omnicell Check, label, and dispatch laboratory specimens MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources. Manage allocated workload without supervision. Support and supervise more junior members of staff and participate in their education and development Assist more junior staff in meeting objectives as set out in their Personal Development Plan Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others at all times Report all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward/department manager and completes Trust incident forms. Ensure all equipment is checked and maintained and is in safe working order prior to use Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels in the department EDUCATIONAL Act as an effective role model imparting specialist knowledge of cardiac care to all nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Take an active role in the induction, orientation and mentoring of staff. Promote Health Education within the Department. Take an active part in Personal Development Planning. Ensure that all members of the nursing team are aware of and adhere to the Trust and ward policies/protocols in relation to all aspects of patient care and Health and Safety, Infection Control, Fire and Cardiac Arrest. Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills PROFESSIONAL - Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives. Identify objectives within a PDP that supports the delivery of high standards of clinical care Maintain own Personal Development Plan Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC Registrar. Acknowledge any limitations of competence and only carry out duties after receiving instruction and being assessed as competent. Comply with all Professional, and Trust Rules, Codes and Policies. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients - Commitment to patient and family centred care - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues - Have effective interpersonal skills - Computer literate /Keyboard Skills **Desirable** - Experience of supervising and training students ### Values & Behaviours **Essential** - Adopts a professional approach - Maintaining and promoting a ‘can do’ approach ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Experience in the relevant speciality of the post, ideally within the NHS setting. - Demonstrates understanding of the principles of clinical governance e.g. risk management, audit and quality - Knowledge of evidence based practice - Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues **Desirable** - Involvement in Audit or Research - Previous experience of working in a Cath Lab ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Registered Nurse with active PIN - Evidence of continuing professional development linked to clinical competencies **Desirable** - Assessing and Mentoring Qualification ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 480.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10580655) - [b5 - person spec - cath lab (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10580656) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.