Job summary
The Nurse specialist is responsible for the planning and patient flow through to their procedure for patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures.
They will hold the necessary communication skills to be able to counsel patients with regards to their cardiac condition and liaise with members of the MDT as necessary.
Main duties of the job
Managing pre-assessment clinics including ecg interpretation, bloods and taking a relevant clinical history to determine correct procedural outcomes for patients.
Provide Nurse Led Service and clinics which assist the patients responsible consultant to provide prompt diagnosis, treatment and review interventions.
Perform physical assessments of patients prior to their procedure .
Act as a resource for specialist teaching, participate in preceptorship and mentoring programmes to all members of the Cardiology Team, trust and agencies where appropriate or invited.
Obtain informed consent by communicating complex information.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse at degree level or equivalent
- Current NMC Registration
- Extensive Cardiology Knowledge
- Mentor Preparation Program and live on current register
- Evidence of professional development
- Leadership/People management skills
- IT qualification/experience
Desirable
- ALS qualified or willing to work towards
- Leadership qualification
- Nurse prescribing or willing to work towards
- Experience of managing change and participation in service development
- Qualification in obtaining consent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing strategy and evidencebased practice.
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise own workload.
- Knowledge of health, safety, infection control and Trust policies.
- Ability to make complex decisions and solve problems in a changing environment.
- IV medication and fluids administration
Desirable
- Extensive understanding of invasive Cardiology procedures
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Ulysses (Datix)/PALS
- Support junior staff in their knowledge and development
- Professional awareness
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse at degree level or equivalent
- Current NMC Registration
- Extensive Cardiology Knowledge
- Mentor Preparation Program and live on current register
- Evidence of professional development
- Leadership/People management skills
- IT qualification/experience
Desirable
- ALS qualified or willing to work towards
- Leadership qualification
- Nurse prescribing or willing to work towards
- Experience of managing change and participation in service development
- Qualification in obtaining consent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing strategy and evidencebased practice.
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise own workload.
- Knowledge of health, safety, infection control and Trust policies.
- Ability to make complex decisions and solve problems in a changing environment.
- IV medication and fluids administration
Desirable
- Extensive understanding of invasive Cardiology procedures
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Ulysses (Datix)/PALS
- Support junior staff in their knowledge and development
- Professional awareness
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
