Job overview
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Fixed Catheter Lab who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Cardiac Suite at East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust, is currently looking for a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join our progressive cardiology team. The area provides 24/7 primary angioplasty service and is continuously expanding and developing the service provided, to ensure high quality patient care.The department has developed a continuing education program, to achieve the required competencies to work effectively in the day to day provision of acute cardiology services including on call cover for primary PCI.
The ideal candidate will provide excellent time management and nursing care to patients with the designated ward/department when on duty, and complete competencies regarding clinics and emergency procedures in order to carry out delivery of care to a complex group of patients.
If you have an interest in working within our cardiology cath lab team and would like to hear more we would encourage you to come for an informal visit.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Assist the cardiologist in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Act as a scrub nurse during procedures, on a rotational basis.
In conjunction with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, to be responsible for delivery and evaluation of nursing care for patients within the department.
To ensure the effective maintenance of paper and integrated electronic communication systems to enhance clinical practice.
To oversee the ordering, stock levels and security of drugs kept in the department as per Trust protocol.
Actively participate in emergency cover for the department and to participate in our 24/7 oncall PPCI service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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
Essential
- Excellent organisation and time management skills and an ability to priorities own workload and that of others
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Desirable
- Computer literate and presentation skills
- Understanding of research and audit and a willingness to participate in these within the department
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of cardiology and the management of cardiac conditions, with an understanding of ECGs
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Ability to participate in a 24hour on call service
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
Desirable
- Understanding of the patient pathway including national waiting targets
- Previous experience within a cardiac catheter lab setting
- Experience of non-invasive cardiology tests
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- Appropriate post registration course or relevant experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- ILS provider
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Fixed Catheter Lab with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Lister Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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