Specialist Cardiac Catheter Lab Practitioner; XR

Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a 1-year fixed term post within the Congenital Cardiology Catheter Labs at Leeds Childrens Hospital.

Weare looking for registered nurses with relevant experience to join the teamin one of the UKs leading childrens cardiology centres. The jobholder will become part of a multi-professional team caring for children and adults with complex cardiac background who are undergoing a variety of elective, urgentand emergency procedures.

Previous experience of surgical/cath lab/interventional radiology scrub is essential;however, a successful candidate will be supported in their new role through speciality specific training.

Expected Shortlisting Date

31/12/2025

Planned Interview Date

07/01/2026

Thejob holder will work as a scrub nurse during a range of different procedures supporting the Interventional Cardiologist. You will manage the day-to-dayflow of the elective list, adapting to changes as they arise, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical equipment through ongoing training. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to every patient.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work autonomously andhave excellent communication and organisational skills. They must work with

The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of their care, for both patient sand colleagues. They must be able to demonstrate current and on-going personal development and evidence of their contribution to change management/service development within their current post.

Leeds Childrens Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe andcaters to every paediatric sub-specialty under one roof. It also has close links with the adult hospital, within the same building, which enables smooth transition of care from paediatrics to adults.

Thereare exciting times for the department as work is under way towards the building of a completely brand-new Leeds Childrens Hospital, which is expected to be opened in the year 2027. This will be a state-of-the-artchildrens hospital and a centre of excellence, not only within the UK, but internationally.

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Asan experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities withinthe cardiac catheter labs environment ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. He/she willplay a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Team Leader inleading and teaching the cardiac catheter lab team. The jobholder will act asa role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the cardiac catheter lab team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Team Leader.

• Compassionate and caring
• Capable of lateral thinking
• Positive attitude to change
• Flexible and adaptable
• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Significant experience within speciality
• Experience in clinical audit and standard setting

• Registered Nurse (Paediatric or Adult)
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Degree level education or working towards

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.