Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse to join the Nurse - Led Rapid Access Chest Pain team. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse with extensive experience within cardiology with excellent communication skills and an innovative and flexible approach. A key element of this role will include service development across all sites in accordance with NICE guidanceThis post is based across the trust-wide to cover the services at Whips Cross, Newham University, Royal London Hospitals & The Barts Heat Centre. The hours are 37.5 per week. informal visit is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
To develop, influence and evaluate the Rapid Access Chest Pain Service and lead by example as the expert practitioner providing organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team.
The post holder will support nurse led services including the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics & Open Access Cardiology clinics, ensuring that appropriate referrals are made and that patients receive early diagnosis, treatment and management of their condition.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Relevant post registration cardiac course
- Experience in health promotion
- Physical Assessment
- Non medical prescribing
- ECG interpretation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a cardiac setting.
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Knowledge of audit
Desirable
- Experience in delivering care in the outpatient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate management and organisational skills
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Prepared to achieve competencies relevant to the role
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate computer literacy.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant patient group
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Relevant post registration cardiac course
- Experience in health promotion
- Physical Assessment
- Non medical prescribing
- ECG interpretation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a cardiac setting.
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Knowledge of audit
Desirable
- Experience in delivering care in the outpatient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate management and organisational skills
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Prepared to achieve competencies relevant to the role
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate computer literacy.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant patient group
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patient
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).
