Cath Lab Nurse​/Practitioner

Job Summary

As a member of the team you will be expected to work in a confident and professional manner; the successful applicant will provide exemplary planned care for patients within the Cath Lab and external cardiology areas. The role requires collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams that access and operate in the Cath Lab environment. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly with out-of-hours on-call support.

We are open Mon-Fri 8:30-6:30 with an expectation to work 4 shifts over 5 days and an on-call out of hours commitment.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who have recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

• Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period; reports and documents all relevant patient needs, and communicates changes to other health professionals in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Acts as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
• Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence; plays an active role in introducing this evidence to improve patient-centred care.
• Engages with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain cooperation and reduce apprehension.
• Assists with projects to develop and enhance patient care; participates in evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
• Assists in other clinical areas and specialty theatres if required by clinical situation and staffing levels.
• Attends relevant meetings and delivers feedback.
• Develops and achieves objectives identified through continuing appraisal of the job role; develops appraisal skills and carries out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers opportunities for career development in a progressive working environment.

We invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Date posted: 29 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 216-LH-DC7713840

Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.

• Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources.
• Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and plays an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient-centred care.
• Engages with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain cooperation, understanding and to allay apprehension.
• Assists with projects to develop and enhance patient care; participates in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.
• Assists in other clinical areas and specialty theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand.
• Attends relevant meetings and delivers feedback.
• Develops and achieves objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role; develops appraisal skills and carries out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Essential

• RN/ODP/Paramedic training completed
• Demonstrable experience of working within a large clinical setting
• Proven knowledge

Desirable

• Basic computer skills (ECDL)
• Relevant theatre based course e.g.: HEA 362
• Demonstrable experience of perioperative care
• Completed a preceptorship programme

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required. Applications from job seekers who require UK skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Details may be found on NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration websites.