Registered Nurse - Cath Lab - Training Post

Registered Nurse – Cath Lab – Training Position| MaidstonePart Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change.Are you a registered nurse with an interest in Interventional Cardiology? Would you like to expand your skills into a specialist area? Do you want to develop your career your way?Due to a growth in service, we have avery rare and exciting opportunityfor an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with an interest in interventional Cardiology to jointhe only Private and Self Pay Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in Kentas a trainee Cardiac Cath Lab Staff Nurse.You will be fully trained in the pre-assessment of Cath Lab patients, processing the admission and recovery of patients, and scrubbing and running for procedures.This role is ideally suited to a Registered Nurse with post registration experience and a desire to develop specialist skills and gain expert cardiac knowledge incoronary angiograms, PCI, Pacing and EP Studies.Your working hours will be28.5 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, 9am – 5pm, 10am – 6pm or 11am – 7pm on a rota basis.Role Responsibilities include:Providing care and support to patients throughout their pathway with KIMS Hospital including pre-operative assessment right through to dischargeScrub for a case load of patients undergoing cardiac procedures including catheterisation, pacing and ICD fittingEnsure the patient experience and well-being remain at the heart of the business at all times and best practices are implemented and maintained within the Cardiac Cath LabAssist the cardiac technicians and radiographers as necessary in placing ECG electrodes, setting up transducers and preparing equipment ready for proceduresDay to day duties of a cardiac nurse including taking bloods, cannulation, performing angiograms, pacing’s as well as assessing and monitoring patientsPerson Specification:Be a Registered NurseBe fully trained in resuscitation and have the ability to handle emergencies appropriatelyHave experience in cannulation, venepuncture and carrying out ECG’sHave experience working in a Cath LabHave demonstrable knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments.KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we care about our staff. We support our staff in building a career andencourage them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, and allows you to develop new skills, and strengthening existing ones.KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:Free Staff ParkingPension SchemePrivate Health Insurance33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthdayLife AssuranceFree Eye TestFlexible working and annualised hours contract’s available.At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or ##### offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at your interview, take the time to research your potential new employer, finding out about their company values and what you might expect working there. Have a clear travel plan ready for the day of the interview, allowing extra time for possible delays - being punctual will allow you time to gather your thoughts and check your notes. And don’t forget to bring the appropriate ID with you.Making a good first impression will get your interview off to a great start. It shows you are taking your application seriously and that you are diligent and conscientious. 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