Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6) - Cardiology - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – Manchester, City and Borough of Manchester
We are looking for an exceptional cardiology nurse to join our Northwest Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist Nursing Team on a secondment for 12 months. This is a great opportunity to be involved in our supra-regional service for adults with congenital heart disease covering the North West of England, North Wales and Isle of Man. This role will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary, which is the level 2 ACHD specialist centre for the Northwest, working within the existing ACHD specialist nursing team. You will be expected to work across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) sites.
We are committed to the continuing development of a world class service in the North West of England that meets NHS England CHD standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5/6 nurse with cardiac experience to further their knowledge and skills over the secondment period and complete invaluable ACHD training.
To succeed, you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient-focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. You will need to be self-sufficient and be able to lead and develop services and be confident to work independently. You will be provided with expert guidance and support, and there will be opportunities to learn and develop your knowledge within a supportive environment.
The post holder will work as part of a team of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialists who are accountable for managing the care of ACHD patients across the ACHD North West Network. The post will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary (the level 2 ACHD specialist centre for the North West) and will include providing outpatient clinics and expert ACHD advice to the hospitals within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) (including Wythenshawe hospital, St Mary’s hospital, and Royal Manchester Children’s hospital). In addition, the post holder will have honorary contract with the level 1 ACHD surgical centre based at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital and will be required to work across the hospitals in the North West Congenital Heart Disease Partnership (NWCHDP) (including Royal Liverpool hospital, Liverpool Women’s hospital, and Alder Hey).
The post holder will provide specialist expertise and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of the client group. They will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will contribute to clinical governance within the service by undertaking audit and research as part of the MDT within the specialist field.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at **********@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr