The post holder will:
Support the Senior Nurse Manager (SNM) in the safe and effective delivery of anaesthetic and recovery practice for patients in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratories (Cath Lab).
Act as an expert clinical resource coordinating learning and development of anaesthetic and recovery skills for the cath lab nursing team.
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team in the delivery of care for patients undergoing cardiovascular interventional procedures in the cath labs.
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information maintaining accurate patient records
Provide sedation to EP/Pacing patient's - Training provided
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met provide skilled assistance to the operator and anaesthetist during cardiovascular interventional procedures
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, participating in out of hours emergency procedures.
Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line with NMC, HPC and Trust policy
Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and upholds the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act
Provide and make effective use of learning and development opportunities for the Cath Lab team
Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others
Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and continuing professional development requirements
Coordinate and deliver training programmes and promote an effective clinical learning environment
Act as a mentor for all students and newly qualified registered practitioners.