Cardiology specialist nurse

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

The cardiology team at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an experienced cardiac nurse to join our cardiology specialist nurse team. Our modern university hospital is set just outside the vibrant city of Norwich in the beautiful county of Norfolk - the land of big skies, stunning beaches and rolling countryside - providing care to nearly a million patients each year. The care we provide puts people at the heart of our service. This means that our patients and colleagues are our highest priority. We conduct over 40,000 patient consultations within our cardiology outpatients department each year, treating a wide range of conditions from coronary heart disease to heart rhythm disturbances, congenital heart disease, heart failure and inherited cardiac conditions.

We are proud of our high quality services, which are based on integrity and respecting the wide range of people that access our care, as well as those skilled and dedicated individuals who continually demonstrate excellence in their work. Team working is vital and we are committed to the provision of care through our values of Pride, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

We strive for excellence and this is recognised at a national level. We are a heart attack centre and our services are both comprehensive and innovative, meeting national standards whilst exploring new ways of working. We are keen to share learning and network through local and national forums.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience of cardiac nursing wishing to provide specialist outpatient care as part of a dedicated and highly professional multi-disciplinary team.

Based within the Cardiology Outpatients department, the post holder will be responsible for running a variety of nurse led clinics, including cardiac rehabilitation and pre assessment for elective cardiology procedures, predominantly at our main hospital site as well as Cromer Hospital and community venues. Clinics will be provided through telephone, video, and face to face consultations. The cardiology specialist nurses also assist with rapid access chest pain clinics as well as providing a telephone helpline service to our patients.

Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for delivery of the clinical service, they will also work in partnership with the outpatient charge nurse to ensure the effective running and management of the department.

Our core services are currently delivered on week days, but going forward, in order to meet demand, we anticipate that some evening and weekend work will be involved.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-M0267-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assist the line manager in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and departmental staff

2. Act as a senior resource for support and guidance of staff

3. Assist with the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate ensuring a patient focussed approach to staffing and care.

4. Assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget.

5. Implement Trust and directorate, evidence based, procedures, policies, protocols and guidelines

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assist the line manager in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and departmental staff

2. Act as a senior resource for support and guidance of staff

3. Assist with the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate ensuring a patient focussed approach to staffing and care.

4. Assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget.

5. Implement Trust and directorate, evidence based, procedures, policies, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A post graduate critical care/coronary care course at degree level or equivalent experience.
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
Degree level education or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Significant experience within acute cardiology or cardiology specialist nursing

Skills

Essential

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, Aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A post graduate critical care/coronary care course at degree level or equivalent experience.
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
Degree level education or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Significant experience within acute cardiology or cardiology specialist nursing

Skills

Essential

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, Aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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