Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Cardiology Team at MFT, North Manchester General Hospital. The post is for a full time band 7 specialist nurse with previous cardiology experience.
The post requires cardiology nursing experience and an interest in the specialty of heart rhythm management.
Further detailed information can be obtained from the job description and person specification and by contacting Nicholas Jenkins, Cardiology Clinical Lead (nick.jenkins@mft.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high level of communication skills in dealing with patients/relatives having had out of hospital cardiac arrest, acute and chronic CRM disease and end of life.
Provide highly specialist knowledge and information on advanced cardiac devices such as Permanent Pacemaker (PPM), Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy - Pacemaker (CRT-P) and Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy - Defibrillator (CRT-D).
Effectively communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of CRM, including liaising with consultants, registrars, GP's, Cardiac Physiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Heart Failure team, Cardiac Rehabilitation team, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, cardiology departments, Coronary Care Unit/ward staff and secretarial/support staff, all to achieve a Co-ordinated, comprehensive service.
Demonstrate a high level of skill in dealing with conflict, anger, depression and other emotions related to patients with cardiac rhythm abnormalities.
Develop and demonstrate advanced skills in planning, organising and delivering elective cardioversion (DCCV) lists, triaging patient symptoms, delivering DCCV service in a timely and effective manner.
Develop and demonstrate advanced skills in planning, organising and performing Ajmaline Challenge tests.
Demonstrate advanced skills in organising and planning teaching sessions on all aspects ofCRM.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Recognised Cardiac Device Management Course
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of further education related to CRM
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Recognized teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience Band 6
- Cardiology Experience
- Demonstrates broad knowledge base of cardiology
- Demonstrates an interest in heart rhythm management
Desirable
- Worked within an acute CCU/Cardiology Ward
- Experience of working within outpatient clinic/setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively
- Willingness to undertake ALS
- Good organisational skills of self and others
- Good motivator and has good influential skills
- Evidence of excellent time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Competent in venous cannulation, IV drug administration
- Basic knowledge and interpretation of Cardiac Rhythms
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of and experience of high technology monitoring
- Experience of nurse led discharge
- ALS trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Clinical professional development
- experience of knowledge of ongoing research and development relating to CRM
- Understanding of operational procedures and practices in cardiology
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills in knowledge in cardiac rhythm management
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Recognised Cardiac Device Management Course
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of further education related to CRM
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Recognized teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience Band 6
- Cardiology Experience
- Demonstrates broad knowledge base of cardiology
- Demonstrates an interest in heart rhythm management
Desirable
- Worked within an acute CCU/Cardiology Ward
- Experience of working within outpatient clinic/setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively
- Willingness to undertake ALS
- Good organisational skills of self and others
- Good motivator and has good influential skills
- Evidence of excellent time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Competent in venous cannulation, IV drug administration
- Basic knowledge and interpretation of Cardiac Rhythms
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of and experience of high technology monitoring
- Experience of nurse led discharge
- ALS trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Clinical professional development
- experience of knowledge of ongoing research and development relating to CRM
- Understanding of operational procedures and practices in cardiology
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills in knowledge in cardiac rhythm management
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).
