Cardiology ANPs

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking a qualified Cardiology ANP to provide high-quality nurse-led services for patients with acute coronary syndromes. The role involves coordinating complex care, teaching junior staff, and participating in audits. Applicants must be registered nurses with excellent communication and clinical skills. The position emphasizes collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management across various care settings. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Equality and diversity prioritization

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Experience in managing patients with acute coronary syndromes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes.
• Teach and mentor junior staff and health professionals.
• Conduct research and lead clinical audits.

Skills

Ability to coordinate complex care

Expertise in acute coronary syndrome management

Communication skills

Ability to teach and mentor

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

ECG Analysis

Job description

About the Organisation

To assist those in need and embrace a new challenge, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a comprehensive 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 receive the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and "Proud to Lead" competence framework.

Role Overview

Cardiology ANPs at Glan Clwyd Hospital provide a high‑quality, comprehensive and innovative nurse‑led service for patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes. They deliver timely care and interventions for Acute ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and high‑risk Non‑ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) patients across North Wales and complete the care continuum with our "Post‑Intervention Clinics". The team comprises six ANPs (F/T and P/T) who work closely with all members of the cardiology multi‑disciplinary team to deliver inpatient and outpatient care, advise clinicians and provide education and training to primary and secondary care staff.

Responsibilities

• To work alongside the ANPs co‑ordinating Primary PCI calls.
• Identifying patients with acute coronary syndrome within the emergency quarter.
• Assist and advise allied health professionals MDT on ECGs and treatment of STEMI and ACS.
• Working closely with CCU and MDT to ensure cardiac patients receive quality care in the correct environment.
• Complete local and national audits.
• Teach junior members of staff and other members of MDT.
• Learn to identify critically ill cardiac patients within the acute‑setting including those who require PPCI.
• Learn to escort the patient throughout their PPCI pathway acting as support to the Catheter Laboratory Team.
• Work alongside DSMP & Cardiology ANP to develop confidence and competence to autonomously run RACPC with responsibility for clinical standards, competence assessment and supervision of other health professionals.
• Work alongside DSMP & Cardiology ANP to gain expert clinical knowledge to be able to autonomously advise in the management of ACS patients in all areas of the hospital including Unscheduled Care.
• Work collaboratively with primary care colleagues to understand the specialist cardiology teams that work across primary and secondary care.
• Develop a knowledge base that enables delivery of specialist education and training to a broad range of health professionals including nurses, doctors and ambulance personnel.
• To undertake research and lead clinical audit in own speciality with organisational responsibility for compliance with relevant national audit programmes.
• Complete clinical competencies to support the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in the North Wales Primary Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention Service (PPCI).
• To learn to recognise patients with changing health status and to take appropriate actions.
• Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information with patients, families and the healthcare team.
• Responsible for the safe use of highly complex patient monitoring and support equipment within the ED/CCU/Catheter Lab.
• To learn interpretation of laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient management.
• Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies within cardiology.
• To rigorously review with a supervisor all aspects of the patient's plan of care and identify and address issues that may result in a sub‑standard service.
• Work alongside Cardiology ANP to develop the ability to safely triage referral‑received patients with suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and conduct a comprehensive clinical assessment including examination of their healthcare needs.
• If appropriate, transfer patients for primary PCI to the Catheter Lab and to CCU/ward if necessary.
• Evaluate the care given to patients, order necessary investigations, act upon results, provide treatment and care both individually and through referral to Cardiologists or specialists as appropriate.
• Provide expert professional advice and liaise with patients, the Emergency Department, Acute Admissions Unit, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit and Cardiology Ward colleagues.

Additional Information

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting the UK Work website. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Please check your e‑mail account regularly; successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the e‑mail account registered on the application form.

Join our supportive team that prioritises equality and diversity, and is proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.