Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our Nurse led Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC).
Applications are invited for an experienced cardiac nurse to join our dynamic cardiac nurse specialist team. This post is an ideal opportunity for an experienced cardiac nurse / CNS with experience of working independently in RACPCs or in similar roles.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that referrals are triaged promptly and arrangements are made to see appropriate patients within tight timescales. This will involve the need to work fluidly and flexibly. The post holder will independently undertake a holistic assessment for each patient (to include history taking, medicines assessment and physical assessment). The post holder will make a diagnosis, arrange appropriate investigations and will arrange follow up, liaising with the consultant cardiologists as required.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessment/mentoring course
- Nursing Degree/ Masters (or working towards this within agreed timescale)
- Degree/Masters modules relevant to the role
- Physical Assessment module - cardio/respiratory (CARA) or general at degree or masters level
- Immediate Life Support course
- Nurse independent prescriber (or working towards this within an agreed timescale)
- IR(ME)R approved (or working towards this within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Counselling course
- Advanced Life Support provider
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 3 years at band 6 or above within a relevant cardiology environment
- Previous role where independent patient medical history taking was undertaken
- Previous role where independent patient physical assessment was undertaken
- Previous role where independent diagnoses are made.
- Knowledge of current research relating to this area of practice
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines relevant to the role
Desirable
- Previous role within a RACPC service
Skills
Essential
- Be able to independently undertake a medical history assessment.
- Be able to independently undertake physical assessment of cardiac patients (including heart sounds and lung auscultation).
- Ability to interpret the physical assessment and relate this to the history taken and make a diagnosis
- Be an experienced non-medical prescriber with cardiac drugs in Scope of Practice
- Be able to independently analyse 12 lead ECG's
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team across the trust
- Ability to show flexibility and leadership when needed
- Involvement in standard setting
- Evidence of writing protocols for nurse led services
- Evidence of effective management skills
- Evidence of audit and research data collection
- Ability to demonstrate flair and innovation
- IT literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessment/mentoring course
- Nursing Degree/ Masters (or working towards this within agreed timescale)
- Degree/Masters modules relevant to the role
- Physical Assessment module - cardio/respiratory (CARA) or general at degree or masters level
- Immediate Life Support course
- Nurse independent prescriber (or working towards this within an agreed timescale)
- IR(ME)R approved (or working towards this within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Counselling course
- Advanced Life Support provider
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 3 years at band 6 or above within a relevant cardiology environment
- Previous role where independent patient medical history taking was undertaken
- Previous role where independent patient physical assessment was undertaken
- Previous role where independent diagnoses are made.
- Knowledge of current research relating to this area of practice
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines relevant to the role
Desirable
- Previous role within a RACPC service
Skills
Essential
- Be able to independently undertake a medical history assessment.
- Be able to independently undertake physical assessment of cardiac patients (including heart sounds and lung auscultation).
- Ability to interpret the physical assessment and relate this to the history taken and make a diagnosis
- Be an experienced non-medical prescriber with cardiac drugs in Scope of Practice
- Be able to independently analyse 12 lead ECG's
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team across the trust
- Ability to show flexibility and leadership when needed
- Involvement in standard setting
- Evidence of writing protocols for nurse led services
- Evidence of effective management skills
- Evidence of audit and research data collection
- Ability to demonstrate flair and innovation
- IT literate
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.
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.
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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
