Cardiac Rhythm Specialist Sister
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Job summary
The Cardiac Rhythm Team is a supportive group of specialist nurses, clinical aide, HCA and clerical officer who deliver high quality services, support and education for patients experiencing arrhythmia. If you strive to deliver excellent patient care and enjoy working as part of a progressive, friendly and supportive team this opportunity is for you!
The cardiac rhythm specialist sister role is a varied one and includes working in EP and devices pre assessment, ICD rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, cardioversion service and patient telephone/email helpline. We work closely with our medical, pacing and ward colleagues.
Alongside support of patients, the team are supportive of each other and work closely together to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Quality improvement is always on the agenda and all of the team's input is invaluable in striving for continual improvement.
Main duties of the job
Training will be provided in order for the successful candidate to work within the following CRM services:
EP and devices pre assessment
Care of patients undergoing DC cardioversion
Supporting ICD patients throughout their ICD rehabilitation programme
Dealing with patient telephone helpline and email queries
Undertaking diagnostic testing (adenosine and ajmaline tests)
You will have 2 years cardiology or acute care experience incorporating cardiological care of the patient.
You will be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be competent with a variety of IT systems.
You will have teaching/education skills.
You will have evidence of continuing professional development and change management within your current workplace.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
25 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
358-5552130-RRC
Job locations
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Employer's website
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