Job summary
We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our world leading team at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The post holder will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with arrhythmia and those with implantable defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation (CRT) devices.
To have excellent communication with patients and their families, providing support and expert knowledge either in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
To have excellent interpersonal skills with your colleagues, within a small team of specialist nurses as well as the wider team with other members of the internal and external multidisciplinary team.
To work autonomously with your own caseload of patients with arrhythmia, to provide patients with a consultation in a nurse led clinic either with diagnosing new conditions or providing follow up post ablation clinics.
To work autonomously and collaboratively in Consultant-led arrhythmia clinics.
To be able to attend the ward and provide expert advice, knowledge and counseling to patients undergoing emergency procedures for implantable defibrillator devices also providing support to nursing staff on the ward.
To be a part and be an active member of the newest development of the service, Nurse led cardioversion service.
To undertake regular teaching, training, and mentorship of the nursing team in the provision of care for arrhythmia and device patients.
To actively participate in and promote research and service improvement and development
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high-quality nurse led service to patients with arrhythmia and those with implantable defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation (CRT) devices.
To have excellent communication with patients and their families, providing support and expert knowledge either in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
To have excellent interpersonal skills with your colleagues, within a small team of specialist nurses as well as the wider team with other members of the internal and external multidisciplinary team.
To work autonomously with your own caseload of patients with arrhythmia, to provide patients with a consultation in a nurse led clinic either with diagnosing new conditions or providing follow up post ablation clinics.
About us
The post holder will be based at Barts Heart Centre.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Plan, manage and complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating and referring as appropriate
- Cardiology experience post registration
- Clinical and operational management experience
Desirable
- Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist experience or evidence of working autonomously
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Formal presentation skills
- Evidence Decision-making skills Management of patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice and health service management
- Expert Knowledge of the current guidelines for the management and treatment options of heart valve disease.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Diagnostics skills and the ability to interpret ECG, imaging, and laboratory results
Desirable
- Advanced physical assessment skills qualification - (Clinical Reasoning course)
- Specialist Courses in Service Centre / Cardiology
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE