Job summary
To work with colleagues to maintain and develop a quality service within the Chest Pain Clinic, Nuclear Cardiology, Nurse Led Cardiology Clinics and related services.
To take overall responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing care within the Chest Pain Clinic, Nurse Led Cardiology Clinic and within the Nuclear Cardiology department
To provide specialist training to members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the Trust as required.
Ensure the delivery of agreed professional standards of care within the Chest Pain Clinic, the Nurse Led Cardiology Clinic and Nuclear Cardiology, working within local and national guidelines.
To work collaboratively with the Cardiologists to ensure high quality nurse led cardiology clinics continue to develop in response to local need and national directives.
To decide when to perform an exercise stress test on a patient, in line with local and national guidelines. To perform exercise tests, interpret the results, and use the data collected to assist clinical decision making.
To participate in research and audit within Cardiology.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
Take direct referrals within scope of practice. Assess, diagnose and autonomously manage own patient workload with undifferentiated or unstable problems using a range of assessment tools, clinical guidelines and approaches. Discharge and refer patients to other clinical teams as appropriate
Work as lead stressor with patients attending Nuclear Cardiology for Myocardial Perfusion scans, working within the Patient Group Directive to decide stress modality. The Cardiology Nurse Specialist then assesses all stress scans to determine the need for GTN administration prior to the rest scan and patients with normal scans are advised not to return for their rest scan.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
Take direct referrals within scope of practice. Assess, diagnose and autonomously manage own patient workload with undifferentiated or unstable problems using a range of assessment tools, clinical guidelines and approaches. Discharge and refer patients to other clinical teams as appropriate
Work as lead stressor with patients attending Nuclear Cardiology for Myocardial Perfusion scans, working within the Patient Group Directive to decide stress modality. The Cardiology Nurse Specialist then assesses all stress scans to determine the need for GTN administration prior to the rest scan and patients with normal scans are advised not to return for their rest scan.
To lead the team in Nuclear Cardiology, working closely with the Cardiologists and Lead Nuclear Technician to ensure a high quality, efficient service is provided at all times.
To undertake cardiac risk and secondary prevention assessments and give specialist lifestyle advice.
Lead and support with specialist nursing knowledge the development andimplementation of programmes of nursing care for individual patients and the client group as a whole.
Ensure that patients records and documentation are maintained and current.
Convey complex and sensitive information (eg abnormal test results) in a comprehensible and empathic manner.
Discuss all alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions.
Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy.
Clinically assess and diagnose patients presenting with chest pain.
Autonomously prescribe the relevant medication. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and make changes to their medication in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols.
Works with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments.
Lead in the development of evidence based patient care policies and procedures.
Develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols and lead theimplementation process as required.
Provide specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information. Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
Take direct referrals within scope of practice. Assess, diagnose and autonomously manage own patient workload with undifferentiated or unstable problems using a range of assessment tools, clinical guidelines and approaches. Discharge and refer patients to other clinical teams as appropriate
Work as lead stressor with patients attending Nuclear Cardiology for Myocardial Perfusion scans, working within the Patient Group Directive to decide stress modality. The Cardiology Nurse Specialist then assesses all stress scans to determine the need for GTN administration prior to the rest scan and patients with normal scans are advised not to return for their rest scan.
To lead the team in Nuclear Cardiology, working closely with the Cardiologists and Lead Nuclear Technician to ensure a high quality, efficient service is provided at all times.
To undertake cardiac risk and secondary prevention assessments and give specialist lifestyle advice.
Lead and support with specialist nursing knowledge the development andimplementation of programmes of nursing care for individual patients and the client group as a whole.
Ensure that patients records and documentation are maintained and current.
Convey complex and sensitive information (eg abnormal test results) in a comprehensible and empathic manner.
Discuss all alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions.
Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy.
Clinically assess and diagnose patients presenting with chest pain.
Autonomously prescribe the relevant medication. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and make changes to their medication in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols.
Works with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments.
Lead in the development of evidence based patient care policies and procedures.
Develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols and lead theimplementation process as required.
Provide specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information. Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
Person Specification
Education. Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration.
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Advanced life support provider.
Desirable
- Management/ Leadership course.
- Masters in Advanced nursing practice.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in cardiology.
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Experience in working your own caseload.
- Experience in assessing, planning and evaluating cardiac patient's needs.
- Experience in audit and resource.
- Has a sound knowledge of current guidelines including NICE guidelines for Cardiology: secondary prevention.
Desirable
- Experience in running an out patient clinic.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Presentation skills.
- Has experience of teaching patients and staff both formally and informally.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergency situations.
- Has the ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Has the ability to work under pressure to solve problems.
- Ability to plan own workload.
- Be able to respond to families in a sensitive manner.
Desirable
- Experience of being the lead stressor in nuclear medicine.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to excellence
- Able to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to achieve goals and deadlines
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Able to work in a compassionate and professional manner
Person Specification
Education. Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration.
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Advanced life support provider.
Desirable
- Management/ Leadership course.
- Masters in Advanced nursing practice.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in cardiology.
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Experience in working your own caseload.
- Experience in assessing, planning and evaluating cardiac patient's needs.
- Experience in audit and resource.
- Has a sound knowledge of current guidelines including NICE guidelines for Cardiology: secondary prevention.
Desirable
- Experience in running an out patient clinic.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Presentation skills.
- Has experience of teaching patients and staff both formally and informally.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergency situations.
- Has the ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Has the ability to work under pressure to solve problems.
- Ability to plan own workload.
- Be able to respond to families in a sensitive manner.
Desirable
- Experience of being the lead stressor in nuclear medicine.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to excellence
- Able to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to achieve goals and deadlines
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Able to work in a compassionate and professional manner
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).
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