Job overview
We have a unique opening to come and work with our expert cardiac cath lab team on the Jim Shahi Unit, part of the University accredited Cardiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Working with our friendly team on the Jim Shahi Unit we can offer you experience in a range of cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures as well as developing specialised skills such as scrubbing for procedures and delivering nurse led assessment and intervention.
We have a 16-bed day ward and two cardiac catheter labs - procedures undertaken include coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty), implantable defibrillators, pacemakers and E.P. studies.
Full training and support will be given to the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.
Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.
Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.
Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others
Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Is expected to go on the on call rota as part of the 24/7 PPCI service once fully trained in the scrub nurse role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manages own workload, co-ordinating and prioritising the care he/she delivers. Recognises his/her limitations and escalates to more senior staff if needed.
Works as an effective team member. Actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and non verbal. Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals/groups about difficult or complex issues. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.
Works with team to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and an optimum, well maintained Ward/Department environment.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Jim Shahi with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, 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: once trained to go on the on call rota (enhanced on call payment). The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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