Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Cardiology Service as a Cardiac Nurse Specialist. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary cardiology team providing high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and community settings. The role involves working collaboratively with cardiologists, allied health professionals and primary care teams to ensure seamless care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in line with national and local guidelines.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality cardiac care and developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills while working towards autonomous practice. The successful candidate will use their clinical expertise, leadership and service improvement skills to support the ongoing development of the cardiology service.
The post holder will work both autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to support the assessment, management and monitoring of patients with cardiac conditions. The role also includes providing specialist advice, patient education and support to promote self-management and optimise clinical outcomes, while contributing to service development, audit and evidence-based practice.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Provide safe, timely and evidence-based care for patients presenting with suspected or confirmed cardiac conditions within scope of practice. Support the assessment, investigation and management of cardiology patients, including urgent presentations. Undertake clinical history taking, cardiac assessment and physiological examination, and assist with investigations including cardiac diagnostics and blood tests in collaboration with senior clinicians.
- Perform clinical procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation to support patient care. Contribute cardiology input across the Emergency Department, cardiology wards and Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic where required. Promote holistic, patient-centred care, ensuring patients receive appropriate education and support to enable informed decision-making and self-management.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support effective care pathways, service development and clinical audit. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues using structured tools such as SBAR. Recognise limitations, escalate concerns appropriately and participate in emergency responses as required. Support learning within the team and engage in ongoing professional development.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Cardiology Service, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality and effective cardiac service by supporting the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with cardiovascular conditions.
The post holder will work across acute Trust settings as a Nurse specialist within their clinical field to deliver specialist cardiac services to a defined patient group. They will work strategically to support the development of the cardiology service in line with national and local targets, while providing specialist education, advice, and training to other healthcare professionals and staff working within relevant services.
The post holder will besupporting the assessment, treatment initiation, monitoring, and ongoing management of patients with cardiac conditions. This may include patients with conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, ischaemic heart disease, or other cardiovascular disorders.
As part of the cardiology team, the post holder will contribute to patient education, optimisation of medical therapy, follow-up care, and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, evidence-based care in accordance with local and national cardiology guidelines.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Cardiology Service, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality and effective cardiac service by supporting the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with cardiovascular conditions.
The post holder will work across acute Trust settings as a Nurse specialist within their clinical field to deliver specialist cardiac services to a defined patient group. They will work strategically to support the development of the cardiology service in line with national and local targets, while providing specialist education, advice, and training to other healthcare professionals and staff working within relevant services.
The post holder will besupporting the assessment, treatment initiation, monitoring, and ongoing management of patients with cardiac conditions. This may include patients with conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, ischaemic heart disease, or other cardiovascular disorders.
As part of the cardiology team, the post holder will contribute to patient education, optimisation of medical therapy, follow-up care, and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, evidence-based care in accordance with local and national cardiology guidelines.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
