Staff Nurse - Cardiac Intervention Suite Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Cardiac Intervention Suite Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer:

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Location:

Walsall, WS2 9PS

Pay:

£31,049 - £37,796 yearly dependent on experience

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/03/2026

About this job

Work within a multidisciplinary Cardiac Intervention Suite or Catheter Lab, performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures (e.g., angiography, device implantation, cardioversion and loop recorders). An expectation to support cardiology department if required.

Prepare patients for procedures, including pre-assessment, cannulation, sedation, and vital signs monitoring.

Serve as scrub or circulating nurse during interventions such as angioplasty, pacing devices, cardioversion and loop recorders.

Provide post-procedure recovery care, monitor for complications, and manage sedation and pain relief.

Maintain aseptic technique, including safety checks of equipment, swabs, and consumables.

Administration & Coordination

• Ensure accurate patient identification and documentation per WHO/LocSSIPs protocols.
• Manage the catheter lab's patient flow, co-ordinate elective and emergency scheduling.
• Maintain inventories, carry out routine equipment checks, and ensure lab readiness.

Training & Leadership

• Supervise and mentor junior nurses, healthcare assistants, students, and support staff.
• Contribute to in-house training programs and support professional development.

Quality & Safety

• Uphold infection control, radiation safety, and Trust policies.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Professional Standards

Practice in accordance with NMC Code and maintain HCPC/NMC registration, revalidation, and PREP requirements.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.

Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit.

A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Intervention Suite.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their journey.

Clinical Care:

Prepare patients for cardiac procedures, including pre-assessment, cannulation, and monitoring.

Act as scrub or circulating nurse during interventions such as angiography, device implantation, cardioversion and loop recorder.

Provide recovery care post-procedure, monitoring for complications and managing sedation.

Safety & Compliance:

Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to WHO safety checklists and LocSSIPs protocols.

Ensure compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and Trust policies.

Coordination & Administration:

Accurately document patient care and maintain records.

Assist in managing patient flow and scheduling elective and emergency cases.

Education & Development:

Support and mentor junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.

Participate in training programs and maintain professional development.

Quality & Audit:

Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in a flexible rota, supporting cardiology department if required.

Work in a high-pressure environment requiring rapid decision-making and teamwork.

This advert closes on Friday 6 Feb 2026

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