Job overview

We are looking for a skilful, upbeat individual to join our team on the Day Stay/Cath Lab.

You will receive support and training to achieve the necessary competencies in roles within the cath lab to assist the cardiologist or doctor for catheter lab procedures, admission and recovery of patients and nurse-led pre-assessment clinics.

Your role will be to provide and maintain the highest possible standards of patient care, to develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills, providing effective support for the ward manager and sister/charge nurse, ensuring self-development in the day-to-day management of the ward. 

Under the supervision of the ward / department manager you will work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development and to work towards an awareness of service delivery plans .

Main duties of the job

Your role will primarily require you to work as a skilled member of the angiography nursing team in all areas of the Day Stay/Cath Labs working across the Directorate on an internal rotation according to the needs of the service delivery and to assist in the high provision of care to patients and families.

This will include the  planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient’s care following agreed care pathways, develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff. 

Duties also include cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.  

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.