Rapid Access Chest Pain Nurse Specialist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Blue Light Card

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Nursery on site

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated cardiology clinician to join our Cardiology team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to cardiology patients within a busy hospital environment in Exeter.

We support progression from Band 6 to Band 7 for suitable candidates, with a standard full-time pattern (37.5 hours/week) and NHS family-friendly policies. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of cardiology care.
• Experience in caring for Cardiology patients.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality cardiology patient care as part of a busy hospital team.
• Support development from Band 6 to Band 7 as appropriate within Cardiology.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Job description

Applicants should be enthusiastic and committed and have the ability to work well and flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. They should have proven experience of cardiology and experience in caring for Cardiology patients.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Within Cardiology we work as a team to offer excellent care for all our patients. We offer a supportive atmosphere for all staff and work to develop everyone to achieve their full potential. With this in mind this position would be an excellent opportunity for professionals wishing to develop the skills required to thrive in a busy hospital environment Band 7 or we can offer a developmental band 6 role with progression to band 7 for suitable candidates Working Pattern: Full time, weekdays initially 37.5 hours, Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.