Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
Cardiology 3195Registered Nurse – Cath Lab | Maidstone
40 Hours per week | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change.
Are You a Passionate Registered Nurse Looking to Make a Real Difference in Cardiac Care?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work in an exciting and dynamic environment with the opportunity to enhance your skills in a state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Lab? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your career, KIMS Hospital has a unique opportunity for you!
We’re currently looking for a skilled and experience Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Cath Lab team in Maidstone. With the expansion of our services, we’ve opened a second Cardiac Cath Lab, making this an exciting time to join a rapidly growing and high-impact team. Could this be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for?
If you’re looking for a rewarding career in cardiac care and want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking hospital, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab, you’ll be responsible for managing a busy caseload and providing high-quality care to patients throughout their entire pathway at KIMS Hospital. Your role will involve:
- Pre-operative assessment and recovery nursing for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
- Scrubbing for cardiac procedures including catheterisation, pacing, and ICD fitting.
- Ensuring the patient experience remains at the heart of everything we do, implementing best practices in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Performing day-to-day duties including taking bloods, cannulation, performing angiograms, and monitoring patients.
- Working as part of a dedicated team of professionals to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered at all times.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Qualified Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Experience in a Cath Lab, CCU, or Acute Medicine setting.
- Fully trained in resuscitation and able to handle emergencies effectively.
- Experience in cannulation, venepuncture, and ECG’s.
Desirable:
- Post-registration training in Cardiology.
- Knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments.
What We Offer:
At KIMS Hospital, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer an attractive benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive salary
- Free staff parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life assurance
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test
- Flexible working and annualised hours contracts available
Why KIMS?
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment. At KIMS, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.
For more information or to discuss the role further, feel free to reach out to Diane at 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.
Ready to join our team? Apply today and take your career to the next level at KIMS Hospital!
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 1st August 2025
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