Job overview

 The successful candidate will be responsible to provide the safest and highest quality care to patients undergoing cardiac related procedures in the cardiac catheter lab whilst, coordinating and overseeing nursing practice. He/She will be required to provide support to the Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager and deputize in their absence and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff adhering to policies and procedures that operate within the department. He/She will have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as he/she will be required to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary management team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Interventional Cardiology and Pacing with evidence of leadership skills and experience with mentoring and teaching junior staff and students. Support will be given to develop leadership and management skills with the provision of an in-house course and also externally with our partner universities.  

Main duties of the job

• The purpose of the post holder is to provide clinical leadership to the nursing and other members of MDT in the cardiac catheter lab which includes acting as a team leader and expert practitioner, coordinating, guiding and advising the team in the provision of optimum patient care.
• The post holder will be able to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing elective and emergency procedures such diagnostic coronary angiogram, PCI, permanent pacemaker and other cardiac related procedures in the cardiac catheter lab.
• She/He/They will work closely with the Catheter Lab Manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice.
• She/He/They will be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of staff by acting as a mentor with the support of their senior colleagues.
• She/He/They will also be expected to work within the cardiac catheter lab as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse and will be a patient advocate during the procedure.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

 Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.