Senior Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Labs

The post holder will work closely with the Lead Nurse in cath labs and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development.

The post holder will be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of staff by acting as a mentor and preceptor. Where applicable, the post holder will take charge of the department on a regular basis.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant and specialised forms of care and be part of the primary PCI service on call.

The post holder will work without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise registered and/or unregistered staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

We are very pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a versatile and motivated, experienced clinical nurse to join the team in the Cardiac Catheterisation Theatres at the University Hospital of Wales.

We are looking for a dynamic experienced registered nurse to work with and support the Unit manager to develop the service and share the vision to be the best we can and drive forward the UHB agenda.

The Unit is a busy and critical service for the Health Board and this is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop for the right individual. The post holder will co manage and support the 3 theatres and regional PPCI service whilst developing the CTO, EP and Structural services with the Unit manager and inter-professional team. The unit is able to provide a wide range of clinical opportunities within the Cardiothoracic Directorate and can offer an environment to develop managerial, clinical and leadership skills.

It is essential that you have a substantial post registration experience and have demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team. You should have excellent communication skills, be motivated and relish working with a busy inter-professional team.

You will need to provide inspirational leadership whilst acting as a positive role model for the staff, to ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.