Arrhythmia Specialist Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Arrhythmia Nurse at Wrexham Maelor Hospital to provide a nurse-led service for patients with acute and chronic cardiac rhythm disorders. The role involves autonomous practice within the cardiology team, delivering advanced assessment, planning and management, and helping to coordinate nurse-led services such as cardioversion.

The post requires NMC/AHP registration and a post-reg cardiac qualification, with opportunities for development within the NHS Band structure.

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 with holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders.
• Determine diagnosis and develop clinical management plans; refer to other health professionals as needed.
• Function as autonomous practitioner with own caseload within the team.
• Coordinate services and provide specialist advice, support, education and training; include nurse-led cardioversion service.

Skills

Advanced ECG interpretation skills

Independent decision making

Organisation and analytical skills

Education

First degree in relevant clinical/professional subject

Post-reg cardiac qualification

Tools

BHRS accreditation

ALS provider

Job description

Job Overview

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 & 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)

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Advanced clinical decision-making and assessment skills

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Advanced clinical skills

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.