Job summary The post holder will work as a specialist nurse in the field of cardiac arrhythmia management, ensuring a high standard of care for all patients requiring these services, working closely with the Consultant Heart Rhythm Specialist and Cardiac Physiologists. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to set up and run the nurse led clinics, providing a highly specialised service for patients with complex cardiac conditions, managing their own caseload of patients. These clinics will be held in both primary and secondary health care settings. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-NMR077-0225 Job locations Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the setting up and continued development of the nurse led arrhythmia service, working closely with the Heart Rhythm Specialist and Cardiac Physiologists to provide a comprehensive service to patients presenting with complex cardiac conditions. Responsible for the day to day organisation of the nurse led specialist service for patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Set up and run nurse led clinics for patients referred into the service. Out patient clinics will be held in both secondary and primary care settings, working closely with cardiologists, GPs and cardiac physiologists. As part of the Community Cardiology Project, the post holder will see patients referred by their GPs for investigation of palpitations in a primary care clinic, e.g. Keir Hardie Health Park. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of each patient, including history taking and physical examination. Refer patients for appropriate investigations as required to assist in the accurate assessment and diagnosis of individual patients, e.g. echocardiogram, 24hr tape recorders and event recorders. Provide specialist education and counselling to patients and their families. Liaise with others in the multidisciplinary team, e.g. Pharmacists, Anticoagulation Service, and Palliative Care Team including Macmillan Service. Take referrals for patients with new onset atrial fibrillation and assess their individual needs in a timely manner. Working closely with the Consultant Cardiologist, the nurse will be responsible for providing education, support, optimising medication including anticoagulation. The nurse will be required to arrange further investigations and referral to the Cardioversion Service. Be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence based protocols and guidelines for the nursing service. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team when reviewing or developing service policies. Ensure that the standards of the service delivered meet the strategic aims and development of the Cwm Taf University Health Board You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the setting up and continued development of the nurse led arrhythmia service, working closely with the Heart Rhythm Specialist and Cardiac Physiologists to provide a comprehensive service to patients presenting with complex cardiac conditions. Responsible for the day to day organisation of the nurse led specialist service for patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Set up and run nurse led clinics for patients referred into the service. Out patient clinics will be held in both secondary and primary care settings, working closely with cardiologists, GPs and cardiac physiologists. As part of the Community Cardiology Project, the post holder will see patients referred by their GPs for investigation of palpitations in a primary care clinic, e.g. Keir Hardie Health Park. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of each patient, including history taking and physical examination. Refer patients for appropriate investigations as required to assist in the accurate assessment and diagnosis of individual patients, e.g. echocardiogram, 24hr tape recorders and event recorders. Provide specialist education and counselling to patients and their families. Liaise with others in the multidisciplinary team, e.g. Pharmacists, Anticoagulation Service, and Palliative Care Team including Macmillan Service. Take referrals for patients with new onset atrial fibrillation and assess their individual needs in a timely manner. Working closely with the Consultant Cardiologist, the nurse will be responsible for providing education, support, optimising medication including anticoagulation. The nurse will be required to arrange further investigations and referral to the Cardioversion Service. Be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence based protocols and guidelines for the nursing service. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team when reviewing or developing service policies. Ensure that the standards of the service delivered meet the strategic aims and development of the Cwm Taf University Health Board You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification English Essential BSc Adult Nursing Degree Desirable Masters level English Essential Experience at working within the cardiology setting Desirable Previous experience of working in the field of cardiac arrhythmias Person Specification English Essential BSc Adult Nursing Degree Desirable Masters level English Essential Experience at working within the cardiology setting Desirable Previous experience of working in the field of cardiac arrhythmias 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)