The Cardiac Rhythm Team is a supportive group of specialist nurses, clinical aides, and clerical officers who deliver high-quality services, support, and education for patients experiencing arrhythmia. If you strive to deliver excellent patient care and enjoy working as part of a progressive, dynamic, friendly, and supportive team, this opportunity is for you!
The cardiac rhythm specialist nurse role is varied and includes working in EP and devices pre-assessment, ICD rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, ACP and specialist nurse cardioversion service, supporting inpatients, and handling patient telephone/email helpline. We work closely with our EP ACP team, electrophysiologists, HF and device teams, inherited cardiac condition team, and pacing and acute cardiology colleagues.
The team is supportive of each other and works closely together to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Quality improvement is always on the agenda, and all of the team's input is invaluable in striving for continual improvement.
Main duties of the job
Training will be provided for the successful candidate to work within the following CRM services:
1. EP and devices and cardioversion pre-assessment
2. Care of patients undergoing DC cardioversion
3. Supporting ICD patients throughout their ICD rehabilitation programme
4. Dealing with patient telephone helpline and email queries
5. Undertaking diagnostic testing (adenosine and ajmaline tests)
6. Undertaking post-ablation telephone follow-up
7. Supporting inpatients with varying arrhythmias and awaiting implantation of cardiac devices and/or ablations
You will have appropriate and extensive cardiology or acute care experience incorporating cardiological care of the patient. You will be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be competent with a variety of IT systems and have teaching/education skills.
You will have a highly professional attitude to care for patients with complex cardiology conditions and arrhythmias, signposting patients to other healthcare providers, and making necessary referrals to ensure a holistic approach to the ongoing care and management of a caseload of patients. Providing education and teaching within the team and to service users, maintaining strong links with the MDT involved in providing care to patients within our services, and supporting the team and the team lead/manager to ensure high-quality progressive services are provided.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For main responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification document.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
* First level Nurse
* Recognised teaching qualification
* Evidence of post-registration CPD
* Relevant, recordable specialist degree or willingness to work towards this
Desirable
* Previous Band 6 experience
* Relevant IT training and use of clinical systems
* BACPR level 1 or 2 training
* Clinical examination qualification
* Prescribing qualification
* Clinical leadership qualification
* Quality improvement training
Experience
Essential
* 3 years Post-registration experience to include 2 years in relevant specialty
* Clinical experience at band 5 or above
* Specialist cardiology knowledge - clinical risk management
* Health promotion knowledge and skills
* Evidence of leadership/management skills
Desirable
* Staff line management
* Service development
* Behaviour change management
* Participation in research
* Direct experience of caring for patients with complex cardiac conditions and arrhythmias/devices
* Experience of delivering cardiac rehabilitation services
* Experience of delivering preadmission services
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Leicester - Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Glenfield
LE3 9QP
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