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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills
Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
- Attitude
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Attitude
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Experience
Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Experience
Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Qualifications
Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An experienced individual is required to assist in the day to day management of the Cardiac Cath Labs. Main responsibilities include co-ordination of the cath labs, recovery space and day case area as well as providing support to staff and meeting department/service demands.
The Cath Labs consists of 5 labs, coupled with an 8 bedded recovery area, providing both elective and emergency services to our patients undergoing procedures. There is also a dedicated elective unit.
The area undertakes Angioplasty, Complex Device insertion and is rapidly expanding its provision of Electrophysiology services. It has recently taken ownership of completing elective cardioversions and Transesophageal Echocardiograms due to implications of the recent pandemic.
Regular general anesthetic lists are also performed in house.
This is an exciting time for the department with the development of services, and a rolling refurbishment program
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and experience in Cath Labs to be able to maintain safety and high standards within this busy, expanding area. Being able to support and motivate new and existing staff is essential in order to develop them in the area and assess ongoing competence.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your clinical and managerial skills.
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinating the day to day running of the service
- Providing leadership and guidance in delivering a clinically effective service in adherence to national and trust policy.
- Lead on initiatives to effect improvements in the area
- Take ownership of a staffing group, completing appraisals and monitoring development.
- Providing support to new and existing staff.
- Contribute to creating and maintaining local policies in area
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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.
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This advert is for Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiology with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 10 months (Fixed term/ secondment opportunity until 22/08/2027). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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