Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Inherited Cardiac Conditions Team at MFT. The post is 30 hours at Band 6 working cross site.
The post requires cardiology nursing experience and a interest in the specialty in Inherited Cardiac Conditions.
Further detailed information can be obtained from the job description and person specification and by contacting Samantha Cummins on email samantha.cummins@mft.nhs.uk or Sharon O'Connor on email sharon.oconnor@mft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to deliver the care pathway for patients with inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) alongside the Band 7 lead and Cardiologists. Maintain strong links with the genetics services in Manchester. Support the running of the ICC pathway in collaboration with senior colleagues within the wider MDT. Maintain databases and patient documents for all patients under the ICC service. Counsel patients for genetic testing for inherited cardiac conditions. Run nurse led clinics, assessing family members for possible inherited cardiac conditions and seek advice from senior team members where appropriate. Can follow clinical management plans and implement care in a variety of outpatient environments, including clinical assessment, assessing a range of clinical markers, diagnostic tests and investigations and interpreting results within the clinical context with support from the senior team
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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 30,000 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 Matters
MFT 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 Matters
MFT 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
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration.
- Post registration qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of education related to ICC
- Health related degree
- Clinical examinations course/None medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology/medicine
Desirable
- Experience working in OPD clinic
- Report writing and analysis
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively, promoting positive relationships, dealing with sensitive information
- Excellent teaching skills
Aptitude
Essential
- High level of motivation and willingness to develop skills
- Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and manage conflict
- Development of patient care policies and procedures related to ICC
Desirable
- Holds a UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration.
- Post registration qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of education related to ICC
- Health related degree
- Clinical examinations course/None medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology/medicine
Desirable
- Experience working in OPD clinic
- Report writing and analysis
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively, promoting positive relationships, dealing with sensitive information
- Excellent teaching skills
Aptitude
Essential
- High level of motivation and willingness to develop skills
- Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and manage conflict
- Development of patient care policies and procedures related to ICC
Desirable
- Holds a UK driving licence.
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).
