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Job summary

Main area
Cath Labs
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8-630 plus a 24h on call commitment 365 days a year)
Job ref
216-LA-M6378360-A
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford Hospital
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2024 23:59

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Cath Lab Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

As a member of the team you will be expected to work in a confident and professional manner; the successful applicant will provide exemplary planned care for patients within the Cath Lab and external cardiology areas. Additionally, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams that access and work in the Cath Lab environment.

The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly as there is an expectation that you will provide out of hours on call support. We are open Mon-Fri 8-630 with the expectation to work 4 shifts over 5 days with an on-call out of hours commitment. 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

 Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
 Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other 
health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
 Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient 
allocation of staff and resources.
 Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an 
active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
 To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments 
to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension. 
 Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of 
patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
 Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing 
levels demand.
 Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
 To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
 To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for 
non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills 
framework

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
 Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
 Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
 Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
 To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension. 
 Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
 Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
 Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.
 To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.
 To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC/HPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Basic computer skills (ECDL)0
  • Relevant theatre-based course e.g.: HEA 362

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly
  • Proven evidence of recent CPD
  • Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints
  • Methodical and organised

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • RN/ODP training completed
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of perioperative care
  • Completed a preceptorship programme
  • Demonstrable experience in Cardiac Catheter laboratory

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Abigail Horswill
Job title
Senior Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 431112
Additional information

Please get in contact for an informal chat or visit to the department. 

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