Cardiology Clinical Specialist Nurse

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated Nurse wishing to join the proactive, dynamic and passionate Community Cardiology team at Wirral Community Health and Care NHSFT.

We need an experienced clinical nurse specialist who can work well both autonomously as well as part of a wider team. A qualification in non-medical prescribing, clinical examination skills and clinical diagnostics are essential to meet the services needs.

Providing specialist services in the community is key to enable early diagnosis of CVD related conditions and effective clinical management of this health population. Ensuring patients have access to medical optimisation, cardiac interventions and CVD Rehabilitation to improve quality of life, clinical outcomes and reduce the risk of complications leading to unplanned hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a Multidisciplinary team of Cardiology Consultants and GPs with Specialist interest in Cardiology, Specialist Nurses and Exercise physiologists to provide early diagnosis and complex management of cardiac conditions including coronary heart disease, valvular disease and arrhythmias.
The role requires the assessment and evaluation of patients with a diagnosis of cardiac/cardiovascular conditions to enable treatment plans to be implemented and hospital admission avoided.
To provide specialist cardiac/cardiovascular care advice and education to clinical colleagues (multidisciplinary team) and patients/carers/relatives.
The post-holder will have line management responsibility for the Clinical technicians in the community cardiology team.

About us

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:

We have a strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing. Wellbeing is a strong focus within our team and organisation, and we strive to support each other at all times.
We will provide opportunities to learn from highly experienced team members, including regular meetings and CPD sessions.
We will provide both clinical and management supervision.
We will provide opportunities for you to develop skills across a range of settings and clinical areas.
We have opportunities to access external training if relevant to your role.
We have free onsite parking and business miles allowances
All essential equipment will be provided e.g. laptop, phone.
Community Cardiology is a dynamic future focused service and is always striving to improve the quality and access to care for people on the Wirral with CVD.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum - Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

844-5664710

Job locations

St Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities and personal specification

Please refer to the job description for further information.

We look forward to reading your applications. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the role further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities and personal specification

Please refer to the job description for further information.

We look forward to reading your applications. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the role further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level Registered Nurse
Education to or working towards master's degree level
Mentorship Qualification
Clinical Examination skills qualification Level 6/7
Current Intermediate Life Support qualification
ECG Interpretation qualification/training/skills
Relevant L6/7 cardiac course
Non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification
Clinical Diagnostics Qualification Level 6/7

Desirable

Leadership qualification
Cardiac Exercise Testing Qualification Level 6

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Recent experience of working with a case load of patients with coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension and valve disease.
Extensive evidence of experience in Cardiology
Sound knowledge NICE Guidelines relating to cardiovascular disease
Excellent ECG interpreting skills
Clinical examination skills
Experience in teaching individuals and groups
Experience of audit and/or research.
Experience in service development
Competent IT skills

Desirable

Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
Line Management Experience

Skills and attributes

Essential

Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to motivate staff and influence change in practice
Proactive and flexible approach to working
Advanced problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Have a mature understanding of team dynamics and the ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between staff. (Coaching)
Ability to work unsupervised with highly developed organisational and time management skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent Communication Skills
Positive change agent with excellent written and verbal skills
Evidence of professional development
Commitment to personal and service development
Assertive and calm
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level Registered Nurse
Education to or working towards master's degree level
Mentorship Qualification
Clinical Examination skills qualification Level 6/7
Current Intermediate Life Support qualification
ECG Interpretation qualification/training/skills
Relevant L6/7 cardiac course
Non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification
Clinical Diagnostics Qualification Level 6/7

Desirable

Leadership qualification
Cardiac Exercise Testing Qualification Level 6

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Recent experience of working with a case load of patients with coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension and valve disease.
Extensive evidence of experience in Cardiology
Sound knowledge NICE Guidelines relating to cardiovascular disease
Excellent ECG interpreting skills
Clinical examination skills
Experience in teaching individuals and groups
Experience of audit and/or research.
Experience in service development
Competent IT skills

Desirable

Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
Line Management Experience

Skills and attributes

Essential

Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to motivate staff and influence change in practice
Proactive and flexible approach to working
Advanced problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Have a mature understanding of team dynamics and the ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between staff. (Coaching)
Ability to work unsupervised with highly developed organisational and time management skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent Communication Skills
Positive change agent with excellent written and verbal skills
Evidence of professional development
Commitment to personal and service development
Assertive and calm
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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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