Job summary
We are hoping to recruit a dynamic and conscientious nurse, with recent experience of caring for patients with or at risk of arrhythmias to work in the Arrhythmia and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) team within the Bristol Heart Institute.
They will have a good understanding of ECGs, arrhythmias and inherited conditions associated with arrhythmias. The nurse will have undertaken relevant post graduate education and be willing to undertake further study that may be required for this role. We are looking for a candidate who possess excellent communication and organisational skills and is able to work both independently and as part of a team.
The trainee enhanced practitioner role involves working closely with the electrophysiology team in order to support and facilitate the management of patients with or at risk of developing arrhythmias. The service includes comprehensive pre-operative assessment and follow-up clinics for patients undergoing ablation procedures, nurse-led drug challenges and clinics for inherited cardiac conditions. The service also runs a busy telephone/email advice line, where the post holder would be expected to triage queries and respond in a timely manner as appropriate. We aim to ensure the delivery of a consistently high quality and compassionate service to this patient group.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain standards and practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, national guidelines and local Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- Act as an expert clinical resource in the management of people with arrhythmias for all healthcare professionals within UHBW, other acute Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and the Cardiac Network
- Liase with patients, consultants and primary care services to initiate and monitor medications subject to shared care protocols
- To provide specialist arrhythmia nursing advice and support system for patients and their families with or without an inherited cardiac condition from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment, assessing each patient and/ or family member for specific psychological needs, linking them to relevant ongoing sources of support e.g. support groups, psychologist, and social services
- Partake in nurse-led provocation/diagnostic tests under supervision of Band 7 colleagues
- Deliver Electrophysiology and Cardiac Device related pre-assessment alongside Band 6 colleague and outpatient department
- To work alongside Band 6 & TNA colleague to deliver early specialist assessment of cardiac device wounds and sites
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of caring for adult patients with cardiac disease and those with or at risk of arrhythmias
- Specialist knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of people with/at risk of arrhythmias
- Pharmaceutical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in clinical history taking
- Experience in pre-operative assessment
Desirable
- Recent experience of providing specialist arrhythmia advice to adult patients and their families
- Experience of working in a relevant specialist nursing role
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to advocate for patients
- Self-aware and resilient
- Empathetic attitude to patient, families and colleagues
- Able to adapt to the requirements of a busy service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- ECG interpretation skills and/or qualification
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required
- Research, data collection and audit skills
Desirable
- Basic database management skills
- Presentation skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN 1st level with current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent relevant level 3 post registration education and development relevant to the role
- Willing to study at Masters Level
Desirable
- Physical assessment and/or diagnostic reasoning qualifications
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of caring for adult patients with cardiac disease and those with or at risk of arrhythmias
- Specialist knowledge of assessment, treatment and management of people with/at risk of arrhythmias
- Pharmaceutical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in clinical history taking
- Experience in pre-operative assessment
Desirable
- Recent experience of providing specialist arrhythmia advice to adult patients and their families
- Experience of working in a relevant specialist nursing role
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to advocate for patients
- Self-aware and resilient
- Empathetic attitude to patient, families and colleagues
- Able to adapt to the requirements of a busy service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- ECG interpretation skills and/or qualification
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required
- Research, data collection and audit skills
Desirable
- Basic database management skills
- Presentation skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN 1st level with current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent relevant level 3 post registration education and development relevant to the role
- Willing to study at Masters Level
Desirable
- Physical assessment and/or diagnostic reasoning qualifications
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).
