Cardiology CNS: Chest Pain Specialist (12-Month)

NHS; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Chest Pain Specialist Nurse Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role requires ALS and senior cardiology experience, with flexibility to work across King’s Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours) over four days, with a potential Band 6 appointment for suitable candidates and a strong emphasis on developing cardiology expertise within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC Level One registration and general nursing degree.
• Experience in cardiology and senior clinical practice.
• Evidence of post-registration specialist education and teaching/training capability.
• Flexibility to work across hospital sites and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialist cardiology skills within the Chest Pain Specialist Nurse Team.
• Manage own caseload in a supported, collaborative environment.
• Contribute to service development and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Be ALS trained and able to work across King’s Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital.

Skills

Excellent communication

Specialist knowledge

Team player

Teaching skills

Research awareness

Audit methodologies

Education

NMC Level One Registered Nurse

BSc in Nursing

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course

Post-basic specialist education

Masters level or equivalent experience

Non-medical prescribing (or willingness)

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Chest Pain Specialist Nurse Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role requires ALS and senior cardiology experience, with flexibility to work across King’s Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours) over four days, with a potential Band 6 appointment for suitable candidates and a strong emphasis on developing cardiology expertise within a supportive team.