Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Part/Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change.Are you a registered nurse with experience working in Coronary Care? Do you want to develop your career in an amazing Cardiology Centre?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 Cardiology Centre in Kent.As a Cath Lab Nurse, you will work in the Cardiac Cath Labs and the 16 bedded Cardiac Day Case ward.You will carry out the Pre-Assessment of Cath Lab patients, process the admission and recovery of patients, and scrub and run for procedures plus work alongside Cardiology for some diagnostic tests.This role is ideally suited to a Registered Nurse with post registration experience and knowledge inCoronary Care, this could be a CCU background, Cardiac Cath Lab or an Acute Medical Ward?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 LabDay 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 NurseHave experience working in a Cath Lab, CCU or Acute Medicine.Be 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 a post registration training in CardiologyHave 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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