Cardiology Nurse Consultant

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Applications are welcome for a brand new role within the cardiology service at WUTH.

The successful applicant will co-ordinate the development of nursing within the Cardiology Service working in partnership with the established consultant led medical team.

The role will strengthen clinical leadership and develop new and innovative methods of care. The post holder will act as a clinical expert, advisor and a resource for nurses, doctors and other health professionals within the In-reach and e-referrals system to improve the care of Cardiology patients. The role will support the expertise offered by current Cardiology Specialist Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, including supporting and training current and future members of the Cardiology nursing team. As an autonomous practitioner the Nurse Consultant will utilise advanced clinical skills and expertise, to help develop and deliver acute services and clinical interventions.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Nurse Consultant position available with WUTH.

About us

There is an on-site car park and access to cycle to work schemes. There is access to onsite shops and a subsidised staff restaurant. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.

Date posted

25 November 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£54,764 to £63,862 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-21-602

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Nurse Consultant position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Nurse Consultant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Registered general nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent)
ALS course
Minimum of 5 years' experience in speciality at Clinical Nurse Specialist level demonstrating competencies in the range of skills necessary to meet the needs of the service
Appropriate clinical examination qualification (degree level)
Appropriate prescribing qualification to prescribe medication within the speciality (degree level)

Desirable

Evidence of academic education to MSc level
Qualification in teaching and assessing
Published research

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Registered general nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent)
ALS course
Minimum of 5 years' experience in speciality at Clinical Nurse Specialist level demonstrating competencies in the range of skills necessary to meet the needs of the service
Appropriate clinical examination qualification (degree level)
Appropriate prescribing qualification to prescribe medication within the speciality (degree level)

Desirable

Evidence of academic education to MSc level
Qualification in teaching and assessing
Published research

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

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).