NHS Golden Jubilee
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NHS Golden Jubilee Job Title: Senior Cardiac Nurse (Band 6) — Cath Lab Leadership Role Location: By the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland Status: Subject to indictive banding due to job evaluation process
About the Role
An impressive opportunity exists for a confident, clinically skilled healthcare professional to step into a leadership role in the Cardiology Department, specifically focusing on cath lab operations. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the safe and effective coordination of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures across multiple high-dependency environments.
You’ll join a dedicated, fast-paced team at the NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital, a prestigious 4-star medical facility. The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel & Resort is part of the trust, offering staff exclusive benefits, including discounts for hotel/facility use.
Key Responsibilities
- Paceset this dynamic environment by leading and managing day-to-day cath lab activities while ensuring clinical excellence and patient safety.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to oversee a broad scope of cardiac interventions (diagnostic troponin labs, peripheral/radial interventions, advanced structural heart disease procedures).
- ED/ACI shift management responsibilities to maintain seamless operations across acute cardiac science units.
- Building mentoring relationships with junior nursing colleagues.
- Ensuring avoidable delays to timely interventional procedures and quality-controlled follow-up.
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Essential Criteria
- Qualified and ACTively practicing nurse (RGN, ADN or MID) with at least 5 years of clinical experience, preferably in cardiac acute care.
- Strong ability to communicate clearly with healthcare colleagues across disciplines (doctors, scientists, and allied health professionals).
- Ability to work autonomously under pressure and in fast-moving environments.
Desirable Criteria
Experience in:
- Cardiovascular nursing (preferred, but broad acute care or cardiac emergency exposure considered).
- Cath lab procedures, peripheral artery disease interventions (PAD), coronary physiology, or non-invasive diagnostic techniques.
- American Heart Association/ICC courses or equivalent.
Person Specification
- Confident leader with ability to influence positive change through evidence-based decision-making.
- An asset to colleagues with advocacy for safety standards and escalation skills to support patients/teammates.
- Committed to continuous professional development and critical appraisal of clinical practices.
All About Us
- Why work with us? Located on scenic River Clyde with a real sense of belonging to a world-class healthcare setting. Staff receive complimentary GHB/NHS Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel access (4 stars) and discounts on bread-and-butter leisure activities (swimming/wellness).
- Approach to Inclusion: As a disability-confident employer, we are firm in ensuring accessibility/respect for all. If applicants require support (e.g., assisting interviews via interpreters/alternative formats), details are available in the full specifications package.
- Supporting reviews & feedback: Staff perception surveys ensure transparency and improved working ENVIRONMENTAL.
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Flexible Working Option
Open to discussing application of flexible working arrangements.
Temporary Debarred Bands
Unfortunately, this is a Band 6 position under NHS Scotland salary progression (first post-registration band for qualified nurses).
Contact & Application
For further information, contact: Sharon Mcabe at Sharon.mcabe@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
Important Notice
- This vacancy may close early if exceptional volume of applications exceeds capacity. Apply at the earliest opportunity.
- Job application information is provided within the job pack under the main Reconnection terms.
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