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Job Summary
Cardiology Specialist Nurse
This will be a joint role supporting the TAVI service and setting up a new Congenital Heart disease service in HUTH.
You will assist in the management of the service, providing both clinical and professional support.
Main Duties of the Job
Working within a specialist multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will care for patients with heart valve disease, particularly those patients with high-risk aortic valve disease undergoing Trans-catheter valve Implantation (TAVI). The Congenital aspect of the role will involve working alongside the consultant team and the wider congenital MDT both in HUTH and Leeds Trust.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff.
Job Description
Responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
* Registered General Nurse at degree level or equivalent
* Current NMC Registration
* Mentor Preparation program and live on current register
* Evidence of professional development
Desirable
* ALS qualified or working towards
* BSc in nursing related subject
* Leadership or management qualification / training
* Nurse prescribing qualification or working towards
* Teaching/Assessing Course
* Previous management experience
* Experience of managing change and participation in service development
* Qualification in clinical history taking and physical examination/assessment
* Qualification in obtaining consent (to be completed within the first 6 months)
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of nursing strategy & evidence based practice
* Ability to use own initiative and prioritize own workload associated with changing environment / patient needs
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
* Leadership / People Management skills
* IT Qualification / experience
* Extensive Cardiology knowledge
* Ability to make difficult decisions and to solve problems
* Ability to manage resources effectively
* Broad understanding of operational/NHS issues
* Ability to present written information in a logical manner
* Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
* IV Medication and Fluid Administration
Desirable
* Extensive understanding of Invasive Cardiology
* Procedures specifically within the area of Valve Disease
* Cannulation
* Venepuncture
* Management of Complaints /PALS
* Facilitate learning of others
* Knowledge of Infection control
* Knowledge of health and safety and trust policies
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Good analytical and problem solving skills
* Leadership skills
* Ability to develop and motivate staff
* Ability to effect change in current working practice
* Evidence of recent study and professional development
* Good Time Management skills
* Ability to develop teaching materials
* Good facilitation skills
* IT skills
Special Attributes and Other Essential
* Personal Integrity
* Credibility, Assertiveness, Flexible and Adaptable
* Ability to work collaboratively & strategically as part of the existing Specialist Nursing team
* Friendly, Approachable and Reliable with excellent time management and organisational skills
* Willingness to adhere to uniform and other relevant Trust Policies
Other Requirements Essential
* Ability to work a Monday - Friday shift pattern
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Hull, HU16 5JQ
Employer's Website: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/
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