Cardiology Nurse Specialist

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the cardiac nurse specialist team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The role focuses on establishing and running a secondary prevention cardiology lipid clinic, requiring NMC registration and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse required.
• Degree or working towards is essential.
• Physical examination course minimum level 6 needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and delivering a nurse-led secondary prevention lipid clinic.
• Pre-assessment of patients scheduled for percutaneous interventions.
• Liaise with cardiothoracic centers for patient transfers.

Skills

Advanced communication/counselling skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisation and planning skills

Time management

Education

Degree or working towards

NMC registered Nurse

Physical examination course minimum level 6

Non-medical independent and supplementary prescriber

Recognized teaching qualification

Relevant specialist cardiology course

Job description

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Cardiology Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the cardiac nurse specialist team for a 23-month fixed term/secondment. The team comprises highly skilled cardiac advanced clinical practitioners and specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure, and acute coronary syndrome.

The cardiology department has recently secured a British Heart Foundation (BHF) grant to implement an innovative secondary prevention lipid management project. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated cardiac nurse specialist to join our service at University Hospital Dorset.

The position involves working in various settings within the cardiac directorate, with the primary focus on establishing, supporting, and running a secondary prevention cardiology lipid clinic. The goal, aligned with national guidelines, is to optimize lipid management through both primary and secondary care clinics, providing expert knowledge to healthcare professionals and patients to facilitate shared decision-making.

Shift patterns and times will vary based on service needs, and the role requires working across sites between Poole General Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

This role requires active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Assist in developing and delivering a nurse-led secondary prevention lipid clinic. For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The role also involves pre-assessment of patients scheduled for percutaneous interventions, supporting investigations such as stress tests, transesophageal echocardiography, and myocardial perfusion scans. The post holder will liaise with cardiothoracic centers for patient transfers related to coronary artery bypass and valve surgeries.

About us

Our values define #TeamUHD, guiding how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues. UHD is investing in service development and transformation following the merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Please note, if the role or service relocates as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Other changes unrelated to relocation will be managed according to Trust or national policies.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, see the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse
• Physical examination course minimum level 6
• ILS
• Degree or working towards
• Non-medical independent and supplementary prescriber
• Recognized teaching qualification
• Relevant specialist cardiology course
• Advanced communication/counselling skills

Knowledge

• Developments in cardiology initiatives and treatments at national and local levels
• ECG recording and interpretation
• In-depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Awareness of current developments affecting cardiac patients in cardiology at national and local levels

Interpersonal skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary teams, patients, carers, and relatives
• Organisation and planning skills
• Time management
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to communicate complex information in difficult and emotive situations

Other requirements specific to the role

• Awareness of health and safety and infection control issues
• Adaptability to unpredictable workloads
• Teaching and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust