Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated cardiology nurse who will be working as part of a team of nurse specialists, involved in the assessment and management of patients with, or suspected of an inherited arrhythmia (IA), or with a family history of an IA. This includes long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), short QT, idiopathic ventricular fibrillation, or a family history of sudden arrhythmic death.
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Main duties of the job
To deliver a high-quality nursing service to patients with an Inherited Arrhythmia (IA), including those with or suspected of - long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), short QT, idiopathic ventricular fibrillation or a family history of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome.
To have excellent communication with patients, their families, colleagues, and other members of the internal and external multidisciplinary team.
To manage a caseload of patients with an IA, from instigating the referral into the service, their first appointment, to all subsequent follow-up appointment, to moving stable patients to an open follow up.
To work autonomously and collaboratively in both consultant-led and nurse-led IA clinics and the nurse-led genetic counselling clinic.
Providing emotional support and advice to patients admitted to the ward after a cardiac arrest, or significant arrhythmic event.
Organize and present at the IA multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting run with teams from Great Ormond Street Hospital and Barts in addition to other inherited cardiac conditions centres.
To undertake teaching and training of the MDT in the provision of care for IA patients.
To actively participate in and promote research and service improvement and development.
The post holder will be based at Barts Heart Centre.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
- The post holder will work in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct (2002)
- To deliver a high-quality nursing service to patients with an IA
- To manage a caseload of patients with an IA
- To work autonomously and collaboratively in both consultant-led and nurse-led IA clinics
- Be organize and present at the IA multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting; advocating for patients and enacting the MDT plans
- To provide advice and support to patients and their families at every step of the IA pathway
- Run the IA Helpline and shared email, dealing with queries from patients, their families, and external practitioners
- Requesting diagnostic investigations within agreed parameters and interpreting/acting upon the results
- Initiate and undertake genetic counselling, arranging genetic testing for eligible patients (according to the NHS eligibility criteria version 4)
- Identifies ethical and legal issues when genetically counselling patients and relatives.
- Be aware of the impact testing and screening can have on a persons ability to obtain life insurance, mortgage cover, and have certain job roles
- Maintain clear, up-to-date, and accurate documentation in patient medical records.
- Be organised and manage time effectively between both clinical and administrative requirements
- Lead on audit and quality initiatives
- Participate in the development of evidence-based practice and will ensure that clinical practice is based on the latest available clinical evidence to provide the best patient care
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Trusts programme of nursing audit and feeds back to staff and leads on effective action planning ensuring that results of evaluation are used to sustain quality
- Evaluates the quality of own and others work and raises quality issues and related risks with the relevant peopl
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
- The post holder will work in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct (2002)
- To deliver a high-quality nursing service to patients with an IA
- To manage a caseload of patients with an IA
- To work autonomously and collaboratively in both consultant-led and nurse-led IA clinics
- Be organize and present at the IA multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting; advocating for patients and enacting the MDT plans
- To provide advice and support to patients and their families at every step of the IA pathway
- Run the IA Helpline and shared email, dealing with queries from patients, their families, and external practitioners
- Requesting diagnostic investigations within agreed parameters and interpreting/acting upon the results
- Initiate and undertake genetic counselling, arranging genetic testing for eligible patients (according to the NHS eligibility criteria version 4)
- Identifies ethical and legal issues when genetically counselling patients and relatives.
- Be aware of the impact testing and screening can have on a persons ability to obtain life insurance, mortgage cover, and have certain job roles
- Maintain clear, up-to-date, and accurate documentation in patient medical records.
- Be organised and manage time effectively between both clinical and administrative requirements
- Lead on audit and quality initiatives
- Participate in the development of evidence-based practice and will ensure that clinical practice is based on the latest available clinical evidence to provide the best patient care
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Trusts programme of nursing audit and feeds back to staff and leads on effective action planning ensuring that results of evaluation are used to sustain quality
- Evaluates the quality of own and others work and raises quality issues and related risks with the relevant peopl
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 2 or more years working at AFC Band 6 or band 7 within cardiology
- Experience of looking after patients with inherited arrhythmia
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Experience of patient education
- Clinical and operational management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of the current guidelines for the management and treatment options of inherited arrhythmia.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate cardiac course
- Mentorship/ post registration teaching course
- ECG interpretation course and experience in practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 2 or more years working at AFC Band 6 or band 7 within cardiology
- Experience of looking after patients with inherited arrhythmia
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Experience of patient education
- Clinical and operational management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of the current guidelines for the management and treatment options of inherited arrhythmia.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate cardiac course
- Mentorship/ post registration teaching course
- ECG interpretation course and experience in practice.
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).
