Cardiology SDEC Specialist Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Cardiology SDEC Specialist Nurse to enhance patient care pathways for ACS patients. This role involves providing clinical leadership and ensuring timely, high-quality care across the healthcare continuum. You will be instrumental in coordinating complex cardiology procedures and managing patient groups at risk of cardiology conditions. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing waiting times, where your expertise will make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology nursing with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to lead clinical teams and manage patient groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate care for patients requiring complex cardiology procedures.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Electrophysiology Procedures

Cardiology Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialization in Cardiology

Job description

We are recruiting for a Band 6 Cardiology SDEC Specialist Nurse.

The post holder will work to develop improved diagnostic, referral, and treatment pathways for ACS patients across the care continuum from primary to tertiary care, engaging with healthcare professionals across the network area.

The post holder will ensure that the service offered is convenient and accessible to patients. They will assist in ensuring that patients receive timely and streamlined care, contribute to reducing waiting times, waiting lists for treatment, and inappropriate admissions to acute beds.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide clinical leadership for a defined group of patients.
2. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe and high-quality patient care.
3. Manage target patient groups, including those with or at risk of cardiology health conditions.
4. Coordinate care for patients requiring electrophysiology/ablation procedures, implantable loop recorders, planned cardioversion, tilt tests, coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, CABG, and valve surgery.