Job summary
Are you passionate about caring for cardiology patients? Do you share the commitment to place the patient at the center of everything you do? If so come and join a high performing team in our Trust.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with cardiology background to join our successful Heart Failure Nursing Team.The role will be to work within the heart failure team to gain the skills required and develop towards reviewing own case load of patients with Heart Failure, this will include clinic and ward based reviews of patients within any of our sites. The post holder will work closely with the other band 6, band 7 members of the team and the Cardiology Clinical Leads. The post holder will also work closely with our cardiology ward sister and staff as well as linking with diagnostics
The successful candidate will need to meet the following criteria:
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Significant experience within cardiology.
- Possession of a degree or working towards a Nursing or Health related subject
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team
- Experience of change management and audit skills
- Flexible to needs of service
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities, skills and experience to complement our existing team and improve services for patients we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to work within the heart failure team to gain the skills required and develop towards reviewing own case load of patients with Heart Failure, this will include clinic, ambulatory and ward based reviews of patients within any of our sites. The post holder will work closely with the other band 6, band 7 members of the team and the Cardiology Clinical Leads.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
- To contribute to the delivery and development of Heart Failure Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Heart Failure Service and as set out in the NMC Code
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
- To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of Heart Failure care and knowledge
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with own area of specialist practice to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
- To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
- To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
- To contribute to the delivery and development of Heart Failure Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Heart Failure Service and as set out in the NMC Code
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
- To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of Heart Failure care and knowledge
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with own area of specialist practice to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
- To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
- To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year experience working in heart failure management
- Diploma in nursing/working towards degree
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Experience in digital working
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 1 year experience working in heart failure management
- Diploma in nursing/working towards degree
- Heart failure qualification
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Experience in digital working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year experience working in heart failure management
- Diploma in nursing/working towards degree
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Experience in digital working
Qualifications
Essential
- At least 1 year experience working in heart failure management
- Diploma in nursing/working towards degree
- Heart failure qualification
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Experience in digital working
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).
