Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has become available within the Adult Congenital Cardiac
Specialist Nurse team.
We
are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who will be
responsible for a managed caseload working closely within the congenital nurse
team and who can ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient centred
care to the patients within cardiology and cardiac surgery.
A
good understanding of current issues in healthcare both locally and nationally,
involvement in improving patient safety, risk and waste reduction and the
development of others and general support for peers, junior and senior
colleagues are expected.
Candidates
should have current NMC registration and experience within cardiology.
Potential candidates are advised to read the job specification prior to
submitting an application.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
05/06/2025
Planned Interview
Date
12/06/2025
Main duties of the job
The
job holder will be responsible for supporting patients with cardiac
conditions and their family within various settings including Outpatients
(Surgical & Cardiology), and regional outreach clinics across the
Yorkshire and the Humber region. The successful candidate will be expected to
work with the multi-disciplinary team and will contribute to data collection
and audit.
The
successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and
have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must work with
The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of their care, for both patients
and colleagues. They must be able to demonstrate current and on-going
personal development and evidence of their contribution to change
management/service development within their current post.
About us
Working
at LTHT has many benefits including:
1.
Flexible working patterns to fit you & your lifestyle
2.
Supernumerary orientation periods
3.
Structured induction programmes
4.
Personalised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, regardless
of experience.
We
are very interested in hearing from you, including those of you who are
students expecting to graduate in the next nine months. Come & join our
team in Leeds & become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision &
values. Leeds Teaching hospital is rated as GOOD & the Trust is
recognised for our staff engagement, great care & rated GOOD by the Care
Quality Commission. For all new starters to the Trust, we have a structured
Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) Induction programme to prepare you
for working at LTHT. We also have a 6-month preceptorship framework to support
you in your new role, which incorporates further education sessions &
support forums.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care.
The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a
specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service
working. As a role model they will
promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective
and efficient care. The job holder will provide training and education to staff
groups, patients and families/carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care.
The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a
specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service
working. As a role model they will
promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective
and efficient care. The job holder will provide training and education to staff
groups, patients and families/carers.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- IT skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
- Car driver
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within cardiology
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Current issues in healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- IT skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
- Car driver
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within cardiology
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Current issues in healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
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).
