Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist - Peterborough

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in Peterborough is seeking an Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist to join our Cardiac Nurse team. You will provide specialist education and autonomous care for patients with arrhythmias, participate in DC Cardioversion and AF clinics, and collaborate with Electrophysiologists across tertiary centres.

The role requires substantial cardiology experience, with opportunities for Band 6 development. NMC registration and UK PIN (or eligible) are essential, with OSCE not supported at this time.

Qualifications

• Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration.
• Evidence of degree level study and ongoing professional development.
• Advanced Life Support certification is required or in progress.
• Post-registration qualification in clinical assessment skills (or willing to work towards).
• Non-Medical Prescribing module (or willing to work towards).
• Master's level study aspirations or progress can be beneficial.
• Arrhythmia management accreditation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Acute assessment and management of patients presenting with arrhythmias.
• Provide education, advice and information and support to Arrhythmia patients and families.
• Deliver Nurse led AF clinics and manage DC Cardioversion lists.
• Coordinate with Electrophysiologist and tertiary centres.
• Maintain collaboration with Cardiac Physiology and Cath lab teams.
• Develop pathways and guidelines for arrhythmia management.

Skills

Arrhythmia interpretation

Autonomous working

Team working

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Education

NMC Registration

Degree level study

Advanced Life Support

Clinical Assessment qualification

Non-Medical Prescribing

Master's level study (desired)

Arrhythmia management module accreditation

Job description

Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist - Peterborough

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and dynamic Cardiac Nurse to join our Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse team based at Peterborough City Hospital here at NWAFT.

This vacancy provides a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skill set, knowledge and confidence in Cardiac Rhythm Management, and the successful candidate will be joining a team of experienced Arrhythmia Cardiac Specialist Nurses.

Our team provides an acute arrhythmia service within the trust and also delivers independent nurse led clinics, and DC Cardioversion lists.

They work closely with the wider Cardiology medical and nursing teams and receive frequent referrals from the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Care Unit and Inpatient wards. They also provide a patient help line for device / arrhythmia related issues.

The role is busy, and challenging therefore, applications will be welcomed from those who have significant cardiology/ arrhythmia management experience, and are keen to develop into an autonomous practitioner.

For the right applicant consideration may be given for a Band 6 development opportunity.

Please note we are only able to accept applicants from those with a live NMC, or UK nursing students waiting PIN. We are unable to support OSCE at this time.

Main duties of the job

Acute assessment and management of patients presenting with Arrhythmias.

Provide education, advice and information and support to Arrhythmia patients and their families.

Facilitate and manage arrhythmia patient journeys.

Network, liaise and refer suitable patients to the Electrophysiologist and Arrhythmia Team at Tertiary centres.

Deliver Nurse led AF Clinics.

Independently manage and deliver DC Cardioversion List (Elective & Urgent), obtain informed consent.

Maintain close working relationship with Cardiac Physiology team and facilitate management plans for patients with arrhythmias diagnosed on routine investigations.

Work collaboratively with the wider Cardiac Specialist Nurse team and Cath lab team to ensure timely management of arrhythmias.

Develop pathways, standards and guidelines for arrhythmia management.

ALS provider, support Resuscitation Team.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

To perform at specialist enhanced practitioner level, facilitating early assessment, supporting diagnosis and prompt treatment of patients presenting to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with cardiac arrhythmias to facilitate timely discharge and ensure that management is in line with evidence based guidelines.

The main responsibilities of the role will be related to clinical expertise within Cardiac Rhythm Management with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence.

This will be achieved by self-development, motivation in addition to guiding and supporting others.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
• Evidence of degree level study
• Advanced Life Support
• Post Registration Qualification in Clinical Assessment Skills (or willing to work towards)
• Non-Medical Prescribing module (or willing to work towards)
• Willingness and ability to study at master's level
• Arrhythmia management module/ British Heart Rhythm Society accreditation (or willing to work towards)
• Recognised teaching certificate

Experience

• Appropriate post registration experience in cardiology/ Relevant experience caring for patients with cardiac arrhythmias/ CIED in a position of responsibility as a band 6
• Advanced ECG interpretation skills
• Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care
• Recent experience of management and development of staff
• Participation in service development and implementation of change
• Experience within nurse led outpatient clinic environment
• Previous clinical research and audit experience

Key Skills/Abilities

• Able to work effectively across boundaries
• Demonstrable organisational skills of self and others
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrates team working
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work in an environment with a high degree of uncertainty
• Advanced skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation/analysis and management
• Ability to obtain written informed consent for treatments in accordance with local policy
• Request investigations, interpret results and take appropriate action

Other

• Professional role model and clinical resource
• Self-motivated
• Ability to listen effectively and take appropriate action

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.