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Band 5 Staff Nurse – Cardiac catheter Lab
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Cardiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 14 months (fixed term) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 391-RFL-8235368
Site Barnet Hospital Town London Salary £36,943 – £44,900 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2026 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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We are looking for a motivated Band 5 Cath Lab Nurse to join our specialist cardiac rhythm management team in Barnet Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced skills in a high‑tech EP environment while delivering safe, compassionate care to our patients.
As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will take part on a wide range of electrophysiology procedures, including EP studies and cardiac ablations, cardioversions, loop recorder insertions, device implantation for pacemakers, ICDs, and other innovative device therapies such as CRTs, and subcutaneous ICD implantation.
You will support all stages of the patient journey, including preparation, intra‑procedural monitoring, sedation support, and post‑procedure recovery.
If you are a committed nurse looking to build a rewarding career in the cardiac catheter lab environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Our unit comprises cath lab area and a 6 bedded dedicated recovery area, and runs Monday to Friday.
Applicants will ideally have 6 months post-registration experience in cardiology or acute settings, as well as excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This role offers structured training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to build up your confidence and improve your knowledge in areas such as rhythm interpretation, radiation safety, and acute cardiac care.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicatedarmy of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills and aptitudes
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- To be flexible and approachable
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Diplomatic and calm
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Please note:
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Marta Carrallo Rodriguez Job title Senior Sister Email address marta.carrallo-rodriguez@nhs.net Telephone number 02082164612 Additional information Available during office hours. Please note I do not work on Wednesdays.
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