Job summary
The post holder will join a dynamic, fast-evolving CRM team, which formed in 2008. Currently the nursing team consists of 4 WTE and 2 P/T band 7 CRM nurse specialists. The CRM nursing team is supported by 7 consultant cardiologists with a specialist interest in CRM and 1 consultant cardiologist with a specialist interest in syncope/ autonomic dysfunction. Within the trust the team manages patients with a vast range of complex CRM related pathology and a large Syncope and PoTS/autonomic dysfunction service.
The post holder will be a member of the CRM Team, providing specialist-nursing care to all patients referred to the CRM service utilising advanced nursing practice skills, advanced ECG interpretation skills and knowledge to enable streamlining of the care pathway.
The post holder will act as a source of expertise and knowledge for patients, relatives and health professionals.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team they will be involved in the provision of Nurse led clinics in arrhythmia, devices, syncope and PoTS /autonomic dysfunction, drug testing, cardioversions and pre-assessment clinics
They will be able to work within the team working closely with Consultant Cardiologists and Physicians and the CRM nurse specialists.
Main duties of the job
To support the medical staff in the provision of the existing Cardiac Rhythm Management Service to patients with arrhythmias, devices, syncope and PoTS/autonomic dysfunction.
To support the development of the new Cardiovascular Risk Factor Modification clinic in AF patients.
To support the development of inpatient CRM management (devices/VA pathway, syncope and autonomic dysfunction, arrhythmias drug challenges).
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse on parts 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- First level degree (or working towards)
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification
- Master's Degree in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including (5 years)
- Experience of working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries
- Up-to-date knowledge of arrhythmia management
Desirable
- Previous clinical research and audit experience
- Proven management of teams within the healthcare setting
Further Training
Essential
- Proven ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
- Evidence of recent professional development and academic achievement
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Advanced patient assessment skills
- Knowledge of NSF for CHD
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Computer literate
- Advanced ECG interpretation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
- Ability to develop and drive forward innovative practice with a flexible approach to service provision
- Able and willing to undertake relevant training and education
- Ability to participate in and initiate research
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Flexible with working pattern and needs of the service
- Clinical role model and clinical resource/support
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Demonstrates teaching and development & support skills
- Expanded nursing roles: venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse on parts 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- First level degree (or working towards)
- Immediate Life Support Certificate
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification
- Master's Degree in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including (5 years)
- Experience of working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries
- Up-to-date knowledge of arrhythmia management
Desirable
- Previous clinical research and audit experience
- Proven management of teams within the healthcare setting
Further Training
Essential
- Proven ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
- Evidence of recent professional development and academic achievement
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Advanced patient assessment skills
- Knowledge of NSF for CHD
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Computer literate
- Advanced ECG interpretation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
- Ability to develop and drive forward innovative practice with a flexible approach to service provision
- Able and willing to undertake relevant training and education
- Ability to participate in and initiate research
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Flexible with working pattern and needs of the service
- Clinical role model and clinical resource/support
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Demonstrates teaching and development & support skills
- Expanded nursing roles: venepuncture and cannulation
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).
