This is an exciting opportunity to join the cardiac nurse specialist team. The team is made up of highly skilled cardiac advanced nurse practitioners and specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated cardiac nurse specialist to join our service at University Hospital Dorset.
The team supports all aspects of patient flow through the Cardiac department from admission to discharge including management of the outpatient pathway and on-going patient support. As the successful candidate you will have experience in the management of patients with cardiac conditions requiring timely intervention. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
The position will require the post holder to work in a variety of settings within the cardiac directorate but the main purpose will involve pre-assessment of patients due to have percutaneous intervention, supporting investigations such as stress/transoesophageal echocardiography and myocardial perfusion scans. The post holder will also be key in liaising with cardiothoracic centres in the transfer of inpatients for surgery, including coronary artery bypass surgery and valve surgery.
The shift patterns and times will vary according to the needs of the service. The role will require working across sites between Poole General Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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