Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6/7 Nurse (depending on experience )to join our busy Cardiology department as a Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist Nurse. The post holder will be expected to work Monday to Friday in order to meet the needs of the demanding service. Job share will be considered.
The Royal Blackburn Hospital Cardiology services comprise of a 10 bedded Coronary Care Unit, a 23 bedded Cardiology ward, 2 Cardiac Catheter Labs, Cardiac Diagnostic service and Cardiology out-patients department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring patients diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmias are managed effectively. You will need to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and competence in ECG interpretation.
You will be expected to work alongside the Lead Cardiologist and Arrhythmia Specialist Lead for the service to establish and to deliver consultant supported arrhythmia and cardioversion clinics and pre-op clinics for patients undergoing complex device implantation and cardioversions.
You will provide continuity of care by following the patient's journey from clinic appointments, admission, discharge and follow up. You will offer continued support through the advice telephone line and drop in clinic, as well as providing education for patients and family.
Main duties of the job
To independently provide a specialist nursing service and support for people living with cardiac arrhythmia, including cardiac resyncronisation therapy (CRT), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), permanent pacemakers (PPM).
To ensure patients and their families are fully supported by providing clinical/educational and counselling support.
To work as part of a team to deliver expert nursing services within a specialist area managing a case load of patients.
To support and inspire colleagues and play a key role in development and training.
About us
We are ideally looking for looking for a senior nurse with experience of working within the cardiac speciality who is enthusiastic, conscientious and passionate about delivering the 'safe, personal and effective care' to the people of East Lancashire.
As a department we are committed to supporting and developing staff, and full orientation and induction will be provided to the successful candidate, as will relevant training requirements and opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Cardiology team at ELHT. In particular will be working with the lead cardiologist and Arrhythmia Specialist lead specialising in cardiac devices and arrhythmia to establish and deliver consultant supported arrhythmia and cardioversion clinics and pre-op clinics for patients undergoing Complex device implantation and Cardioversion.
- To work as part of a team to deliver expert nursing services within a specialist area and to manage a case load of patients/clients .
- To ensure that patients and their families who have been diagnosed with an arrhythmia either in an acute setting or chronic condition are fully supported by providing clinical/ educational and counselling support, ensuring sensitivity to patients needs and ethnic requirements.
- To independently provide specialist nursing care for all arrhythmia patients including those requiring electrophysiology (EP) procedures, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), permanent pacemakers (PPM), cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices and implantable loop recorders.
- To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
- To link with healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of patients in primary and secondary care.
The post holder will work closely with the Arrhythmia Specialist Lead and will be supported in undertaking relevant courses/accreditations and training in order to develop the role and enhance the patient experience/journey.
- Working closely and liaising with other services and directorates to ensure maximum effectiveness, quality and patient experience In conjunction and with the full support of the consultant cardiologists they will be expected to develop and deliver improved diagnostic, referral and treatment integrated pathways for arrhythmia patients to ensure they receive the highest possible standard of evidence based care in line with The National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) 2000 (Chapter 8 Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death) and NICE guidance on:-
- The management of atrial fibrillation in primary and secondary care (2014)
- The recommended use of atrial-based pacing over ventricular-based pacing in patients with sinus node disease in 2005
- Recommended implantation rates (per million population) for all categories of Cardiac Device pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices (in conjunction with HRUK)
- The management of patients with Transient loss of Consciousness (syncope) in 2010
- The post holder will be expected to develop and deliver improved diagnostic, referral and treatment integrated care pathways for arrhythmia patients admitted to ELHT to enable compliance with the Care Quality standards and guidelines set out in the above documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Cardiology team at ELHT. In particular will be working with the lead cardiologist and Arrhythmia Specialist lead specialising in cardiac devices and arrhythmia to establish and deliver consultant supported arrhythmia and cardioversion clinics and pre-op clinics for patients undergoing Complex device implantation and Cardioversion.
- To work as part of a team to deliver expert nursing services within a specialist area and to manage a case load of patients/clients .
- To ensure that patients and their families who have been diagnosed with an arrhythmia either in an acute setting or chronic condition are fully supported by providing clinical/ educational and counselling support, ensuring sensitivity to patients needs and ethnic requirements.
- To independently provide specialist nursing care for all arrhythmia patients including those requiring electrophysiology (EP) procedures, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), permanent pacemakers (PPM), cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices and implantable loop recorders.
- To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
- To link with healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of patients in primary and secondary care.
The post holder will work closely with the Arrhythmia Specialist Lead and will be supported in undertaking relevant courses/accreditations and training in order to develop the role and enhance the patient experience/journey.
- Working closely and liaising with other services and directorates to ensure maximum effectiveness, quality and patient experience In conjunction and with the full support of the consultant cardiologists they will be expected to develop and deliver improved diagnostic, referral and treatment integrated pathways for arrhythmia patients to ensure they receive the highest possible standard of evidence based care in line with The National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) 2000 (Chapter 8 Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death) and NICE guidance on:-
- The management of atrial fibrillation in primary and secondary care (2014)
- The recommended use of atrial-based pacing over ventricular-based pacing in patients with sinus node disease in 2005
- Recommended implantation rates (per million population) for all categories of Cardiac Device pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices (in conjunction with HRUK)
- The management of patients with Transient loss of Consciousness (syncope) in 2010
- The post holder will be expected to develop and deliver improved diagnostic, referral and treatment integrated care pathways for arrhythmia patients admitted to ELHT to enable compliance with the Care Quality standards and guidelines set out in the above documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of managing patients with arrhythmias
- Evidence of clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse qualification
- Cardiac arrhythmia qualification
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Clinical Skills qualification
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a MDT
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Time Management and organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in developments within cardiac arrhythmia management
- Ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of Arrhythmias
- Understanding of heart failure and how heart disease affects individuals ability
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible and adaptable to the service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of managing patients with arrhythmias
- Evidence of clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse qualification
- Cardiac arrhythmia qualification
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Clinical Skills qualification
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a MDT
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Time Management and organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in developments within cardiac arrhythmia management
- Ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of Arrhythmias
- Understanding of heart failure and how heart disease affects individuals ability
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible and adaptable to 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.
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).
