Job summary Cardiac Nurse Specialists 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 including the Emergency Department, Medical Assessment Unit, and Coronary Care Unit, in addition to holding a bleep for trust wide contact. The candidate would be expected to work alongside a team of Cardiac Nurse Specialist's 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. Main duties of the job To work within agreed role responsibilities escalating clinical issues for appropriate medical review from across the trust. 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 patient and carers. To perform and assist with nurse led clinics Support for senior team members. Actively involved in audit and teaching Closing date of applications: 17 April 2025 Interview date: 6 May 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 320-MED-1616 Job locations RDH Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job 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. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job 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. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential Teaching and assessing qualification. Registered Nurse NMC Degree level of study Experience & Knowledge Essential Substantial experience as registered nurse Substantial Cardiology experience Desirable Experience with acute cardiac conditions Skills Essential ECG interpretation skills Knowledge of coronary reperfusion methods Communications and interpersonal skills Essential Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Clinical assessment qualification Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential Teaching and assessing qualification. Registered Nurse NMC Degree level of study Experience & Knowledge Essential Substantial experience as registered nurse Substantial Cardiology experience Desirable Experience with acute cardiac conditions Skills Essential ECG interpretation skills Knowledge of coronary reperfusion methods Communications and interpersonal skills Essential Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Clinical assessment qualification 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). 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. 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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address RDH Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)