Job summary
The post holder is a highly specialised nurse working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
[CNS] as part of the inherited cardiac conditions team.
The post holder functions as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to provide
advice, information and support to adults with inherited channelopathies and cardiomyopathies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act independently/ autonomously within the inherited cardiac conditions team to manage a caseload of patients being guided by best practice, trust policies, local and national guidelines.
The clinics will be held onsite, in community hubs and over the telephone.
Flexibility across the Cardiology specialism may be required at times to support
Services.
The post holder will be working closely with the wider Inherited Cardiac Conditions Multi-disciplinary team
Lead Nurse Specialist (Band 8A)
Nurse Consultant
Consultant Cardiologist's
ICC Co-ordinators
Geneticist, Genetic Counsellors
Cardiac Diagnostics team
Clinical Psychology team
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To have shared responsibility with other identified persons for the implementation of the National Service Framework [NSF] for Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death.
To work alongside the Lead Consultant Cardiologist in the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions [ICC] triaging referrals appropriately to the ICC service.
Work with the ICC team to develop local policies and guidelines relevant to the speciality, ensuring the continuous delivery of a high-quality service for patients with inherited cardiac conditions and survivors of sudden cardiac death arrhythmias/blackouts, to ensure that these are adhered to at all times
To construct / draw a family pedigree in order to identify the transmission of inherited cardiac disease including cardiac and genetic history.
To develop and follow protocols for specific cardiac investigations (such as drug provocation testing), deliver and organise these, ensuring a smooth and seamless patient journey from time of referral to treatment/reassurance
To liaise with the DGHs, GPs, coroners office and genetic services to collate and report back relevant clinical information and ensure seamless service and care of families requiring investigating.
To co-ordinate the patients care acting as a point of contact for patients, their families and the MDT.
To provide on-going support, education and advice for patients and their relatives relating to hereditary cardiac conditions causing sudden cardiac death.
To assist a drug provocation service.
Have a thorough understanding of ECG and arrhythmic conditions, to understand and be able to explain findings from investigations such as Holter monitoring and MRI scans.
Be responsible for giving advice and education about a diagnosis and treatment backed with appropriate written and IT information.
It is a requirement for all staff to comply with all infection control policies and procedures as set out in the Trust Infection Control manual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have shared responsibility with other identified persons for the implementation of the National Service Framework [NSF] for Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death.
To work alongside the Lead Consultant Cardiologist in the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions [ICC] triaging referrals appropriately to the ICC service.
Work with the ICC team to develop local policies and guidelines relevant to the speciality, ensuring the continuous delivery of a high-quality service for patients with inherited cardiac conditions and survivors of sudden cardiac death arrhythmias/blackouts, to ensure that these are adhered to at all times
To construct / draw a family pedigree in order to identify the transmission of inherited cardiac disease including cardiac and genetic history.
To develop and follow protocols for specific cardiac investigations (such as drug provocation testing), deliver and organise these, ensuring a smooth and seamless patient journey from time of referral to treatment/reassurance
To liaise with the DGHs, GPs, coroners office and genetic services to collate and report back relevant clinical information and ensure seamless service and care of families requiring investigating.
To co-ordinate the patients care acting as a point of contact for patients, their families and the MDT.
To provide on-going support, education and advice for patients and their relatives relating to hereditary cardiac conditions causing sudden cardiac death.
To assist a drug provocation service.
Have a thorough understanding of ECG and arrhythmic conditions, to understand and be able to explain findings from investigations such as Holter monitoring and MRI scans.
Be responsible for giving advice and education about a diagnosis and treatment backed with appropriate written and IT information.
It is a requirement for all staff to comply with all infection control policies and procedures as set out in the Trust Infection Control manual.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant postgraduate/registration cardiac course, ENB 100 or equivalent.
- Mentorship course or relevant teaching and assessing qualification - ENB 998.
- Recognised qualification in advanced clinical assessment
- BSc degree (or equivalent) in associated subject.
- Has attained/is working towards a master's degree in relevant subject or has equivalent experience
- Evidence continual personal development.
Desirable
- Non- medical prescribing qualification V300
- Counselling qualification.
- Advanced Communications course
- Specialist course in inherited cardiac conditions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant post registration Cardiology experience.
- Good knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and familiarity with a range of software including Microsoft Office, e-mail and web browsers, good understanding of IT generally.
- Modernisation Agenda understand the Integrated care boards and STP footprint in line with the 5 and 10 year forward plans
Desirable
- Cardiac critical care experience.
- Previous experience of Working autonomously.
- Previous specialist nurse roles.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of current research based practice.
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to initiate and adapt to change
- Demonstrates skilled written and Verbal communication.
- Previous experience in carrying out audit
Desirable
- Proven oral and written Communication skills.
- Special interest in issues related to a relevant area such as transition to adult service, cardiomyopathies and channelopathies.
- Previous experience delivering formal/informal teaching.
- Previous publications
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and in conjunction with other team members.
- Ability to cope in emergencies
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Able to be mobile between different venues and locations in the community
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant postgraduate/registration cardiac course, ENB 100 or equivalent.
- Mentorship course or relevant teaching and assessing qualification - ENB 998.
- Recognised qualification in advanced clinical assessment
- BSc degree (or equivalent) in associated subject.
- Has attained/is working towards a master's degree in relevant subject or has equivalent experience
- Evidence continual personal development.
Desirable
- Non- medical prescribing qualification V300
- Counselling qualification.
- Advanced Communications course
- Specialist course in inherited cardiac conditions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant post registration Cardiology experience.
- Good knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and familiarity with a range of software including Microsoft Office, e-mail and web browsers, good understanding of IT generally.
- Modernisation Agenda understand the Integrated care boards and STP footprint in line with the 5 and 10 year forward plans
Desirable
- Cardiac critical care experience.
- Previous experience of Working autonomously.
- Previous specialist nurse roles.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of current research based practice.
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to initiate and adapt to change
- Demonstrates skilled written and Verbal communication.
- Previous experience in carrying out audit
Desirable
- Proven oral and written Communication skills.
- Special interest in issues related to a relevant area such as transition to adult service, cardiomyopathies and channelopathies.
- Previous experience delivering formal/informal teaching.
- Previous publications
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and in conjunction with other team members.
- Ability to cope in emergencies
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Able to be mobile between different venues and locations in the community
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).
