Cardiology ANP

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board invites applications for Cardiology Advanced Nurse Practitioners based at the Grange University Hospital. The post will lead in coordinating, planning and implementing patient care within the cardiology directorate, working closely with medical and nursing teams to improve outcomes.

The role includes ward rounds, safe transfer of patients to regional centres, and participation in a 7-day rota.

Qualifications

• Experienced advanced cardiology nurse practitioners who will lead in coordinating, planning and implementing patient care with medical and nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and planning of patient care within cardiology alongside medical and nursing teams.
• Participate in ward rounds to ensure quality patient care.
• Facilitate safe and timely transfers of patients to regional tertiary centres.
• Commit to a 7-day working rota and flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nursing

Cardiology

Leadership

Team Coordination

Clinical Governance

Education

NMC registered Nurse

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The ANP will take a lead in coordinating, planning and implementing patient care alongside the medical and nursing teams, through effective and efficient use of resources to enhance patient outcomes. The ANP will also seek to expand the boundaries of nursing practice by forging and developing innovative roles, which meet both patient and operational needs. The post holder will be a credible expert practitioner/role model, creating an environment in which nursing expertise is valued, whilst support collaborative ways of working through the use of extended nursing practice., An opportunity has arisen within the Cardiology Directorate for a Cardiology Advanced Nurse Practitioners based at the Grange University Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced advanced cardiology nurse practitioners who will take a lead in coordinating, planning and implementing patient care alongside the medical and nursing teams.

We will also be very happy to welcome applicants from suitable individuals who are prepared to undertake training. If successful the applicant at this level would be taken on under Annex 21.

You will be expected to play a key role in linking between the medical and nursing teams within cardiology, ensuring smooth and timely flow of cardiology patients from point of admission to the cardiology wards, including participating in ward rounds. Actively participating in the safe and timely transfer of patients to and from regional tertiary centres.

You will be expected to take part in a 7 day working rota along with the other ANPs.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.