Main area: Cardiology
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 26.5 hours per week (7 days)
Job ref: 320-MED-1550
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rota/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 20/02/2025
Band 7
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse to join our well-established team at the Royal Derby Hospital. This team is a valuable source of knowledge and resource in Cardiology across the trust, implementing, managing, and advising on the care of cardiac patients in numerous settings.
The candidate would be expected to work alongside a team of Cardiac Nurse Specialists to support and deliver a continually expanding high standard of expert knowledge and care to cardiac patients who enter the trust. It is essential that the candidate is a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years previous cardiology experience. A knowledge of up-to-date national and local guidelines is essential, as well as being an excellent communicator and team member. The role will involve autonomous working and clinical decision making, implementing trust guidelines as well as providing expert support, knowledge, and advice on potentially complex cardiac patients to medical and nursing staff across the trust.
They will be given the support and guidance to fulfil this role and it provides an excellent opportunity for personal development into a specialist nurse role. A progressional post to a band 7 following successful training and development whilst in post would be considered for the appropriate candidate.
Currently this role is for up to 26.5 hours/week.
Main duties of the job
* To work within agreed role responsibilities escalating clinical issues for appropriate medical review.
* To provide an expert specialist nursing service.
* Receives and prioritises direct referrals to cardiology across the trust.
* Assess patients with suspected STEMI/ACS and refer to appropriate area.
* Provide expert nursing advice and support to patients and carers.
* To support junior members of the team.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Registered qualifications relevant to post.
* Min 3 years cardiology experience.
* Experience of acute cardiac conditions.
Important Information
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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