Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary
An experienced individual is required to assist in the day to day management of the Cardiac Cath Labs. Main responsibilities include co-ordination of the cath labs, recovery space and day case area as well as providing support to staff and meeting department/service demands.

The Cath Labs consists of 5 labs, coupled with an 8 bedded recovery area, providing both elective and emergency services to our patients undergoing procedures. There is also a dedicated elective unit.

The area undertakes Angioplasty, Complex Device insertion and is rapidly expanding its provision of Electrophysiology services. It has recently taken ownership of completing elective cardioversions and Transesophageal Echocardiograms due to implications of the recent pandemic.

Regular general anesthetic lists are also performed in house.

This is an exciting time for the department with the development of services, and a rolling refurbishment program.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and experience in Cath Labs to be able to maintain safety and high standards within this busy, expanding area. Being able to support and motivate new and existing staff is essential in order to develop them in the area and assess ongoing competence.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your clinical and managerial skills.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordinating the day to day running of the service
• Providing leadership and guidance in delivering a clinically effective service in adherence to national and trust policy.
• Lead on initiatives to effect improvements in the area
• Take ownership of a staffing group, completing appraisals and monitoring development.
• Providing support to new and existing staff.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining local policies in area

About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
• Essential: Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Skills

• Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Essential: Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice

Experience

• Essential: Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
• Essential: Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty

Attitude

• Essential: Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Essential: Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Contact: Michele Perry, Lead Nurse
Email: Michele.perry@nnuh.nhs.uk
Phone: 01603286519

Closing date: 25 October 2026
Reference number: 234-26-G0915
Duration: 10 months (Fixed term)
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working