Arrhythmia Specialist Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arrhythmia Nurses at Wrexham Maelor Hospital provide a high quality, comprehensive and innovative nurse led service to patients experiencing acute and chronic arrhythmic conditions. The team works closely with the Cardiology multi-disciplinary team and Primary Care to deliver rapid access arrhythmia clinics and follow-up care, including a nurse-led cardioversion service.

You should have Cardiology or acute care experience and be able to work flexibly to respond to unplanned care.

Qualifications

• NMC/AHP registered
• Post reg cardiac qualification
• Advanced ECG interpretation skills
• 1st degree in relevant clinical/professional subject

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced and specialist practice undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients referred with, or suspected of having cardiac rhythm disorders
• Ensure delivery of ongoing care through diagnosis, development and implementation of clinical management plans and referrals
• Function as an autonomous practitioner with own caseload to manage changing healthcare needs
• Coordinate for the trust wide complex device service and nurse-led Cardioversion service and support families at risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Skills

Advanced ECG interpretation

Independent decision making

Organisational skills

Flexibility to adapt to changes

Education

First degree in relevant clinical subject

Job description

Job summary

The Arrhythmia Nurses at Wrexham Maelor Hospital provide a high quality, comprehensive and innovative nurse led service to patients experiencing acute and chronic arrhythmic conditions. The team consists of 2.3 WTE and works closely with all members of the Cardiology multi-disciplinary team, Primary Care and Tertiary centre. They provide outpatient care for those attending the Rapid Access Arrhythmia Clinic and additional arrhythmia clinics to provide rate/rhythm control and stroke protection, a telephone helpline for arrhythmia concerns and review patients experiencing ongoing problems, often avoiding hospital admission. Follow-up clinics assess response to treatment. The team also run a nurse-led cardioversion service.

You should have Cardiology or acute care experience and a passion for delivering high quality care. You should be able to work in a flexible manner in order to respond to unplanned episodes of care. You will be supported by the current Acute Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Consultant Cardiologists, the Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (who will be line manager) and the wider Cardiology team. The post may be offered as B6 development post if candidates do not hold an MSc.

For further information contact Nicola Jones or Shirley Lynch on 03000 847428 or via switchboard on bleeps 25294/25297.

Main duties of the job

• To provide advanced and specialist practice undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients referred with, or suspected of having cardiac rhythm disorders;
• Ensure delivery of ongoing care is given, through determination of diagnosis (including differential diagnosis), development and implementation of clinical management plans and referral to relevant health professionals regarding on-going health care needs of individual patients;
• Function as an autonomous practitioner with own caseload to manage changing healthcare needs in conjunction with the clinical team;
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services provided for patients within the specialist area, providing specialist advice, support, education and training; this will include acting as coordinator for the trust wide complex device service and/or nurse led Cardioversion service. Provide a support service for those families at risk of, or affected by, Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Details

Closing date: 05 November 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £40,559 to £57,365 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 050-NMR643-1026

Essential Qualifications

• NMC/AHP registered
• Post reg cardiac qualification
• Advanced ECG interpretation skills
• 1st degree in relevant clinical/professional subject

Desirable Qualifications

• BHRS accreditation
• Clinical examination and history taking modules at MSc level
• ALS provider

Essential Experience

• Extensive post reg experience in cardiology
• Experience of undertaking audit and research
• Implementation of innovations in practice

Desirable Experience

• Advanced clinical decision-making and assessment skills

Essential Skills

• Advanced skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation/analysis and management
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Good organisation and analytical skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances

Desirable Skills

• Advanced clinical skills

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.

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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: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology, Lucy Trent, [e-mail], 03000858589

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