Job summary
My name is Kelly and I am the Head of Nursing for Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic (CVT) Surgery and Cardiology at St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London.
As everyone else is advertising an "Exciting Opportunity" in their areas I thought I would explain why ours is really something different.
The ICC team offer specialized care for the diagnosis, symptoms evaluation and management of patients and families affected with inherited cardiovascular conditions. We are a multidisciplinary team working across South-West London receiving supra-regional referrals from Surrey and the UK. We work in close partnership with the Charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) with a focus on families with unexplained sudden death (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome - SADS).
Main duties of the job
The service offers dedicated clinics with a family centred approach providing an integrated "one stop" shop assessment. Clinics are dedicated to cardiomyopathies, inherited arrhythmias, paediatric arrhythmias, familial evaluation after a sudden cardiac death, sports cardiology, as well as an aortopathy service and adolescent and transition service. We offer specialized management advice on risk stratification for sudden death, ICD implantation and electrophysiological ablation procedures, as well as evaluation and treatment of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with surgical myectomy and alcohol septal ablation. Furthermore, we offer cardiac screening for neuromuscular disorders and management of high risk pregnancy patients affected with inherited conditions
With all that in mind I am hoping that you are an experienced specialist ICC nurse in who is looking to become a clinical leader. That you have a passion for team development, service development of nurse led services and governance. The position offers autonomy of practice, the ability to engage in clinical audit, quality improvement and the on-going development of our outstanding ICC services.You will need excellent communication skills along with a high degree of organisational and leadership skills and must be committed to continued professional development and providing high quality patient care.
About us
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the Trust vision of;
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality service within St Georges Hospital to all individuals and families dealing with a diagnosis or undergoing testing related to Inherited Cardiac Conditions, and to be responsible for co-ordinating their pathway from time of referral onwards. This is to be achieved by offering patients and their families:
Investigation for a possible cardiac genetic disorder
Counselling so that they comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the available management
Appreciate the way in which hereditary contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives
Understand the alternatives for dealing with the risk of recurrence
Help the patients choose the course of action which seems to them most appropriate
Support them through investigations/treatment where indicated
To act as an educational resource in the field of cardiac genetics
In addition the post holder will be expected to participate in the strategic development of the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service by:
Being recognised as an expert in their field, holding additional specialist knowledge and experience
Providing leadership in clinical practice for the professional team and peers and ensuring effective learning experience for students through provision of an education environment.
Actively disseminating best practice through presentations and participating in nursing research and national working parties.
Practicing as an autonomous clinician within the multi-professional team and using technical and organisational skills, nursing expertise and clinical decision-making skills,
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality service within St Georges Hospital to all individuals and families dealing with a diagnosis or undergoing testing related to Inherited Cardiac Conditions, and to be responsible for co-ordinating their pathway from time of referral onwards. This is to be achieved by offering patients and their families:
Investigation for a possible cardiac genetic disorder
Counselling so that they comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the available management
Appreciate the way in which hereditary contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives
Understand the alternatives for dealing with the risk of recurrence
Help the patients choose the course of action which seems to them most appropriate
Support them through investigations/treatment where indicated
To act as an educational resource in the field of cardiac genetics
In addition the post holder will be expected to participate in the strategic development of the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service by:
Being recognised as an expert in their field, holding additional specialist knowledge and experience
Providing leadership in clinical practice for the professional team and peers and ensuring effective learning experience for students through provision of an education environment.
Actively disseminating best practice through presentations and participating in nursing research and national working parties.
Practicing as an autonomous clinician within the multi-professional team and using technical and organisational skills, nursing expertise and clinical decision-making skills,
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- achieved grade
- years of experience
- previous line managment experience
- RN
- specialist course
Desirable
- prescribing course
- experience of genomics
Knowledge
Essential
- expert knowledge of ICC
- referral systems and RTT
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- achieved grade
- years of experience
- previous line managment experience
- RN
- specialist course
Desirable
- prescribing course
- experience of genomics
Knowledge
Essential
- expert knowledge of ICC
- referral systems and RTT
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.
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.
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).
