Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiology

Job summary

The post holder will organise and manage a caseload for a defined group of patients / service users, providing specialist nursing support, advice and education and care to that specific of cardiology patients. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the defined service group.

Main duties of the job

Support the Lead Nurse in leading and facilitating groups from the MDT, Primary and Secondary Care and Ambulance Trusts to develop an ICP for suspected cardiac chest pain, which will ensure gold standard care is delivered according to current evidence Be instrumental in introducing the ICP into everyday working practice across the Trust and monitor its effectiveness by regular audit and review. Communicate own ideas of service needs to the senior sister and assist her to make the necessary changes Assist in implementing and improving the clinical database system used and act as a role model to others. Partake in educating staff about the importance of accurate and timely data entry ensuring data protection laws are adhered to and confidentiality maintained. Educate staff about the complexities of data entry and ensure understanding of the MINAP core data set. Assist the Lead Nurse to (and in her absence) obtain, decode and analyse thrombolysis data from the clinical database and disseminate information to appropriate sources Make recommendations according to data reported on Attend MINAP user group meetings on behalf of Lead Nurse and communicate difficulties with the dataset to the organisation Assist the lead nurse to scrutinize data and ensure it matches with the National database. Communicate with Strategic Health Authority and Trust performance management team to explain data provided and promote understanding in the absence of the Lead Nurse

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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