NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a permanent, fulltime position of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday (7.30am-3.30pm).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Nurse to join our Cardiac Nurse Specialist Team.
The Paediatric Cardiac Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialised nursing expertise within the inpatient, outpatient, community and shared care setting. This specialist team contributes to the treatment, management and care of children and families with acquired and congenital heart disease all over Scotland.
Duties include
1. Antenatal support, counselling and pre-birth preparation
2. Supporting child and family at initial cardiac diagnosis
3. Providing specific education to patients and families about their medical condition
4. Provide Cardiac Nurse Specialist advice and support line
5. Attending outpatient clinics to support families during and after consultation
6. Preparing families for cardiac surgery
7. Assisting young people with the transition to adult services
8. Providing Nurse Led clinics
9. Bereavement support
10. Monitoring complex patients who are at home
11. Participate in setting standard and developing protocols/pathways
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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