Cardiology Nurse - Chest pain

Job summary

To provide highly specialist assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected cardiac chest pain. Formulate a diagnosis, order and interpret cardiac investigations and develop a management plan in line with local and national guidelines.

The triage patients who present via emergency calls, self-presentation or GP referrals and expedite urgent findings to facilitate admission or discharge with appropriate onward referral or cardiology follow up.

Will work independently, demonstrating the ability to work effectively and flexibly in a changing environment. Communicate efficiently with GPs, Somerset Primary Link, ED and Cardiology Staff of all grades.

Main duties of the job

To practise in a safe and efficient manner following NICE guidelines and fully supported by the lead chest pain practitioners.

To assess patients, attending the emergency department with chest pain. The post involves triaging, history taking, physical examination, ECG interpretation, differential diagnosis and management plan.

To work collaboratively with all aspects of the service to ensure timely patient flows and exceptional patient experience whether the patient is admitted or discharged with appropriate follow up.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!