Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic nurse with a sound cardiology background to work in the Arrhythmia and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) Enhanced Practitioner Teams within the Bristol Heart Institute. This role was formerly known as "Clinical Nurse Specialist" however it has been rebranded to better reflect the nature and expectations of the role. This is a 12-month secondment post, currently 37 hours p/week (0.99WTE). The successful candidate will have a good understanding of both arrhythmia and ICCs, an awareness of genetics and inheritance, good understanding of ECGs, and hold relevant post graduate education and development. They must possess excellent communication and organisational skills. As a tertiary referral centre, the Bristol Heart Institute provides high quality cardiac services to a wide reaching and diverse population within Bristol and the South West. The role involves working closely with the Electrophysiology team and with the ICC team, to support patients with or those at risk of developing arrhythmias or ICC.The service includes comprehensive pre-operative assessment, follow-up clinics and a busy advice line. The successful candidate will be supported on their learning and development by both Arrhythmia and ICC Enhanced Practitioners, with the aim of ensuring the delivery of a consistently high quality and compassionate service to this patient group. (Cont'd under detailed job description and main responsibilities) Main duties of the job Communication & Relationship skills: o To function as a patient's advocate, to negotiate and mediate with the healthcare system to ensure optimum care to patientso Provide clear clinical advice and/or reassurance to patients, carers and family members who seek guidance via the telephone or email helpline service.o Give written and verbal teaching to patients, carers and family members, making reasonable adjustments where required.o With support from Band 7 Arrhythmia Enhanced Practitioners and Band 7 ICC Enhanced Practitioner be skilled at having difficult conversations whilst maintaining confidentiality with patients, carers and staff, demonstrating politeness and sensitivity in providing compassionate care.o Maintain effective communication and relationships with the clinical and non-clinical members of the multidisciplinary team.o Work closely with electrophysiology doctors, ICC doctors and cardiac physiologists to ensure that patient care is prioritised and delivered in a timely manner.o Working with the MDT giving support to families during new diagnoses, bereavement and loss, identifying those that require ongoing support, signposting them to the appropriate services as required.o Participate in relevant educational meetings and MDTs, actively engaging and collaborating with the wider team to improve patient care and outcomes. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-SPS-3978-GB Job locations Bristol Heart Institute Terrell St. Bristol BS2 8ED Job description Job responsibilities Candidates are encouraged to discuss the role with both Cristina Medina and Pedro Marques. You can arrange an informal discussion by contactingcristina.medinauhbw.nhs.ukandpedro.marquesuhbw.nhs.uk. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Candidates are encouraged to discuss the role with both Cristina Medina and Pedro Marques. You can arrange an informal discussion by contactingcristina.medinauhbw.nhs.ukandpedro.marquesuhbw.nhs.uk. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Recent experience of caring for adult patients with cardiac disease and those with or at risk of arrhythmias Specialist knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of people with/at risk of arrhythmias Pharmaceutical knowledge relevant to the role Experience in clinical history taking Experience in pre-operative assessment Desirable Recent experience of providing specialist arrhythmia advice to adult patients and their families Experience of working in a relevant specialist nursing role Experience and knowledge in caring for patients with or at risk of an Inherited Cardiac Conditions Skills and Abilities Essential ECG interpretation skills and/or qualification Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required Research, data collection and audit skills Desirable Presentation skills Basic database management skills Experience in taking family history and creating pedigrees Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to advocate for patients Self-aware and resilient Empathetic attitude to patient, families and colleagues Able to adapt to the requirements of a busy service Qualifications and Training Essential RGN 1st level with current NMC registration Evidence of recent relevant level 3 post registration education and development relevant to the role Willing to study at Masters Level including Desirable Physical assessment and/or diagnostic reasoning qualifications Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Recent experience of caring for adult patients with cardiac disease and those with or at risk of arrhythmias Specialist knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of people with/at risk of arrhythmias Pharmaceutical knowledge relevant to the role Experience in clinical history taking Experience in pre-operative assessment Desirable Recent experience of providing specialist arrhythmia advice to adult patients and their families Experience of working in a relevant specialist nursing role Experience and knowledge in caring for patients with or at risk of an Inherited Cardiac Conditions Skills and Abilities Essential ECG interpretation skills and/or qualification Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required Research, data collection and audit skills Desirable Presentation skills Basic database management skills Experience in taking family history and creating pedigrees Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to advocate for patients Self-aware and resilient Empathetic attitude to patient, families and colleagues Able to adapt to the requirements of a busy service Qualifications and Training Essential RGN 1st level with current NMC registration Evidence of recent relevant level 3 post registration education and development relevant to the role Willing to study at Masters Level including Desirable Physical assessment and/or diagnostic reasoning qualifications 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Heart Institute Terrell St. Bristol BS2 8ED Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)