Sister​/Charge Nurse – Interventional Cardiology | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be a knowledgeable, skilled and inspirational role model who supports colleagues to achieve their full potential while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. They will assist the Band 7 Senior Sister in leading the Interventional and Diagnostic Cardiology team, maintaining a visible clinical presence within the department and providing oversight of all aspects of patient care.

The role involves working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, promoting effective communication across the department, hospital and wider healthcare system. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of a modern, patient-focused service aligned with Trust objectives, national standards and performance targets.

• Assess patients before procedures.
• Review medical history, blood results, ECGs and medications.
• Ensure informed consent has been obtained

• Assist with coronary angiograms, PCI/Angioplasty and pacing procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to ANTT principles.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with local policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and complications.
• Monitor access sites for complications.
• Observe vital signs and cardiac rhythm.
• Provide discharge education regarding medications, activity restrictions and follow-up care.
• Facilitate safe and timely patient discharge.

• Act as an advocate for patients and families.
• Liaise with consultants, physiologists, radiographers and ward teams

• Adhere to NMC standards, Trust policies and departmental procedures.
• Participate in audits, incident investigations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe custody and administration of medications
• Maintain competency as a Non-Medical Prescriber.

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff.
• Support recruitment, appraisal and staff development.
• Monitor compliance, training and workforce planning.
• Contribute to service improvement and operational targets.

CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire. We are proud of our One Culture of Care — caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients — and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.

CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes. We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.

• Assess patients prior to diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Review medical history, investigations, medications and allergies.
• Ensure informed consent has been obtained and documented.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for procedures.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Identify and elevate risks or concerns prior to procedures.
• Assist with Coronary Angiograms, Angioplasty (PCI), pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures.
• Continuously monitor patients' haemodynamic status, ECG rhythm and overall condition.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection prevention policies.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with Trust policy and NMC standards.
• Recognise and respond promptly to clinical…