Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Arrhythmias
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside our CNS in our nurse led Arrhythmia service.
You will need to be a Registered General Nurse with substantive cardiology experience for this role.
You will work across our two main sites King George Hospital and Queen's Hospital and also work closely with our community partners and our Terriary centre - St Bart's Hospital.
You will undertake clinical assessments, organise investigations and arrange treatments for patients with arrhythmias with the clinical support and supervision of our Consultant Cardiologists specialising in cardiac electrophysiology.
You will support our inpatient service by providing your expertise knowledge and support to patients admitted with arrhythmia related conditions and support the care of the patients on the most efficient and effective care pathways in line with the NICE guidelines for arrhtyhmia and the national service framework (NSF) for Coronary heart disease.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will work with members of the multidisciplinary Cardiology team at BHRUT. They will be working with the Consultant Cardiologists specialising in cardiac electrophysiology.
You will provide clinical expertise at the Trusts two main acute sites at King George and Queens Hospitals but with the potential to develop working relationships in the community and tertiary care.
You will undertake clinical assessment, organise investigations, and organise treatment for patients with arrhythmias with the support and supervision of our Consultant Cardiologists.
You will support the inpatient team providing expertise and support for inpatients admitted with arrhythmia related problems.
They will act as a contact point for patients with long term heart rhythm problems and to facilitate care for these patients to be delivered through the most efficient and effective care pathways.
They will have an educational role with patients and their relatives, but also with clinicians across the Trust.
In conjunction with the cardiology multidisciplinary team, they will work to optimise pathways for arrhythmia patients in line with The National Service Framework (NSF) for coronary heart disease (CHD) 2000 (Chapter 8 - Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death) and NICE guidelines in the arrhythmia domain.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Date posted
10 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£39,342 to £44,393 a year Per annum inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
162-5177-NC-A
Job locations
Cross Sites
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Sites
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
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