Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and adaptable practitioner to join our dynamic cardiac services team in a unique dual-role position spanning both the Cardiothoracic Recovery Unit and the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.

This rare opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to develop and maintain expertise across the full patient journey, from advanced cardiac interventions within the catheter laboratory, through to the immediate post operative care of cardiothoracic, cardiology and general surgical patients.

The expectation is that you will work within Cardiothoracic Recovery and Cardiac Cath Labs, supported by undertaking an in-house training package that is personal to your developmental requirements.  On completion of in-house training there will be a requirement to participate in the on-call rota.

We are committed to building a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team that will support in delivering our services and work towards achieving the Plymouth vision for the future.

Our shifts are between the hours of 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday, with an on-call commitment for nights and weekends.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and delivering effective, high quality perioperative care, following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring the areas of work run smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, responsibilities will also include but not be limited to:

Cardiac Catheter Laboratory:

• Supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures
• Assisting with emergency and elective cases
• Participating in an on-call service for Primary PCI and other urgent interventions
• Working with cutting edge technology and evolving, dynamic cardiology procedures.
• Admit patients pre-procedure and discharge day-case patients.

Cardiothoracic/Cath Lab Recovery Unit:

• Delivering level 2 and level 3 post operative care to cardiothoracic and general surgical patients.
• Managing complex patient needs following cardiac, thoracic, cath lab and a wide range of general surgery patients.
• Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, intensivists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting patients through the critical early stages of recovery.
• To carry out their duties within the guidelines of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/HPC professional guidelines.
• To contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Cath Lab service.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.   

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.  It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

 If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.