Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Band 6 Cardiology SDEC Specialist Nurse. The post holder will work to develop improved diagnostic, referral and treatment pathways for ACS patients across the care continuum from primary to tertiary care, engaging with healthcare professionals across the network area. They will ensure that the service offered is convenient and accessible to patients, assisting in ensuring that patients receive timely and streamlined care as well as contributing to reducing waiting times, waiting lists for treatment and inappropriate admissions to acute beds.
Main Duties of the Job
To provide clinical leadership for a defined group of patients. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating safe and high-quality patient care. Target patient groups will include those who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing cardiology health conditions, including those requiring electrophysiology/ablation procedures, implantable loop recorders, planned cardioversion and tilt test, coronary angiography and coronary angioplasty, CABG, and valve surgery.
About Us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Date Posted: 30 January 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 a year Per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 151-KMU131-B
Job Locations:
Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL
Job Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* NMC registered
* Recognised teaching certificate i.e. ENB 998/730/mentorship
* Advanced Life Support Certificate
* Post graduate qualification in Clinical assessment skills in medicine
* Nurse prescriber or on the course
* Evidence of further education related to cardiology
Desirable:
* MSc in Advanced Practice
Experience Essential:
* Significant experience at Band 6 in Cardiology
* Substantial experience of teaching and supervising junior staff
* Significant experience within cardiology services
* Relevant experience in relation to arrhythmia management
Special Requirements Essential:
* Understanding that flexibility in working will be required (shifts are 12 hours and include weekends)
Skills & Knowledge Essential:
* Good time keeping and communication skills
* Teaching skills
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
* Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
* Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
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.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
Employer Name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL
Employer's Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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