Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the cardiac nurse specialist team. The team is made up of highly skilled cardiac advanced nurse practitioners and specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated cardiac nurse specialist to join our service at University Hospital Dorset.
The team supports all aspects of patient flow through the Cardiac department from admission to discharge including management of the outpatient pathway and on-going patient support. As the successful candidate you will have experience in the management of patients with cardiac conditions requiring timely intervention. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
The position will require the post holder to work in variety of settings within the cardiac directorate but the main purpose will involve pre assessment of patients due to have percutaneous intervention, supporting investigations such as stress/ trans oesophageal echocardiography and myocardial perfusion scans. The post holder will also be key in liaising with cardiothoracic centres in the transfer of inpatients for surgery coronary artery bypass surgery and valve surgery.The shift patterns and times will vary according to the needs of the service. The role will require working across site between Poole General Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
This role requires and active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 10th April 2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Physical examination course minimum level 6
- ILS
- Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Recognized teaching qualification
- Relevant specialist cardiology Course
- Advanced communication/ counselling skills
- Non-medical independent and supplementary prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Developments in Cardiology initiatives and treatments at national and local levels
- ECG recording / interpretation
- In depth knowledge of Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Conversant with current developments affecting cardiac patients in cardiology at national and local levels
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives
- Organisation and planning skills
- Time management
- Ability to prioritise effectively
Desirable
- Ability to provide and receive complex information, often in difficult and emotive situations
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Potential exposure to environmental hazards
- Aware of and acts upon health and safety issues and infection control
- Adaptive to unpredictable workloads.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Physical examination course minimum level 6
- ILS
- Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Recognized teaching qualification
- Relevant specialist cardiology Course
- Advanced communication/ counselling skills
- Non-medical independent and supplementary prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Developments in Cardiology initiatives and treatments at national and local levels
- ECG recording / interpretation
- In depth knowledge of Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Conversant with current developments affecting cardiac patients in cardiology at national and local levels
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives
- Organisation and planning skills
- Time management
- Ability to prioritise effectively
Desirable
- Ability to provide and receive complex information, often in difficult and emotive situations
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Potential exposure to environmental hazards
- Aware of and acts upon health and safety issues and infection control
- Adaptive to unpredictable workloads.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Teaching and presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
