Role Summary
We are looking for a Band 4 Nursing Associate who would be based in the arrhythmia specialist team at North Devon District Hospital. The post holder will work with arrhythmia nurse / HCP specialists to support patients living with abnormal heart rhythms, working in day-case and outpatient settings.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The role will allow you to work alongside the arrhythmia specialists, supporting care of a delegated group of patients, to provide effective and efficient arrhythmia care services. This will include coordination of pre-assessment for patients undergoing DC cardioversion as well as provide clinical support during these lists and other procedures such as ILR implantation.
The post holder will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be committed to supporting patients living with abnormal heart rhythms. This will extend to providing education, advice and opportunistic health promotion and liaising confidently with the wider cardiology MDT, primary care team and the patients’ families/ carers.
The cardiology team pride themselves on being an innovative and inclusive team and look to improving pathways of care to ensure we are able to provide the best possible care to our patients. Training will be provided to support the role and support professional development.
You may be required to travel and therefore have access to an appropriate means of transport.
Working Pattern: hours per week.The service is provided Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, and the post holder will be required to work 2 days per week, with some flexibility on working day to meet needs of the service.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Sarah Bryant / Gemma Baker - Arrhythmia HCP / nurse specialistson or email> As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.