Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
The closing date is 13 October 2025
We are seeking enthusiastic nurses aiming to develop their clinical skills, with recent experience of working in an acute setting or new to all things nursing and want a fresh new challenge.
You must enjoy working in a busy environment and be a true team player.
The job can be physically demanding and you must be able to stand for long periods in the Cath Lab wearing lead protection.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
Working with the current Band 6 and Band 7 team you will be essential in maintaining a strong 24/7 primary PCI service, assist in complex structural cases and complex EP work.
The role will involve participation in the 24/7 Primary PCI service with an on-call commitment.
You will join our team of experienced nurses working in our catheterisation labs.
The clinical environment can be challenging and rapidly changing with high acuity patients.
The nursing staff work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of evidence-based care.
There is a solid focus on developing clinical practice and professional development and contribute to a research culture within the nursing team to identify current knowledge and deliver evidence-based care.
Training will be provided, and further academic study is encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
As a Cardiac Cath Lab nurse your role will be diverse and unique.
The role will consist of being a scrub nurse for cardiac procedures including PCI, pacemaker insertion, TAVIs, ablations and other procedures.
The lab also has a nurse that circulates completing documentation, administering IV medications, inserting cannulas, using the defib.
When not in the lab the role consists of monitoring patients post procedure if required, collecting patients from wards, returning patients to wards and giving a proficient handover and supporting the patient in their Cath Lab journey.
Cannulation skills required or willingness to learn.
Knowledge of IV medications would be great but all medications will be explained and supported to learn.
The Cath Lab is independent in regards to structure within the hospital so a strong work ethic with a willingness to clean and stock up the labs is essential as teams all contribute to the Labs day to day.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.
Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves.
We\'re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs.
This can be seen in our
candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,
for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be.
From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.
We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route.
Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Cardiac Cath Labs is a busy vibrant area that completes procedures in 4 labs.
The nurses in the lab are a fun team that always puts the patients first.
The role consists of collecting patients from wards or the Cardiac Day Case Unit.
The assist in preparing the patient including cannulation and other preparations such as giving oral medications and/or antibiotics.
They will then be in the lab with the patient either circulating, which consists of filling in relevant paperwork, providing medications, opening equipment and monitoring the patient throughout.
The other nurse in the same lab will be scrubbed in with the consultant completing the procedure.
New nurses to the area will be taught scrub techniques, how to prepare equipment and how to be the consultant's second.
The role is varied and offers lots of opportunities to learn about the heart and all things Cardiac.
Person Specification
RN (Adult)
1 year experience
ILS
Certificate
Venepuncture and cannulation
Competency completed
Evidence of recent practice development
Evidence provided
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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