Cardiology Nurse Specialist - Rapid Access Chest Pain
The post holder will work as an autonomous specialist nurse practitioner in the Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic, using specialized skills and knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients to facilitate early diagnosis, investigation, and treatments.
Main Duties of the Job They will triage patient referrals to the Rapid Access Chest Pain service, received from GP or ED, and liaise with TAC to organize clinic appointments, ensuring they are seen promptly within the National required time frame of 14 days.
They will request relevant tests, prescribe medications if necessary, and make onward referrals. The post holder will respond to test results and communicate these to the patient, GP, and other healthcare professionals. They will provide education and advice to ensure the patient is engaged with their treatment plan and work within the multidisciplinary team. Provision of a weekly MDT with Consultant Cardiologist takes place weekly.
They will be involved in the development of policies and participate in audits, clinical governance, and research.
About Us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across West Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we strive to make our organization a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts, and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job Responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and the person specification.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
Recognized post-registration cardiac course
ENB 998 or equivalent
Evidence of continuous professional development
ILS Provider
Physical Examination Skills
Independent Nurse Prescribing (or working towards)
ALS Provider
Working towards a Masters qualification or willingness to undertake
Experience and Knowledge
Minimum 3 years cardiac experience
Band 6 experience
Teaching/Presenting
Change management
Project work
Skills and Abilities
IT literate
Able to influence others
Able to manage change
Research aware
Cannulation and venepuncture
Commitment to delivering high-quality service
Able to work independently
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
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Main Duties of the Job They will triage patient referrals to the Rapid Access Chest Pain service, received from GP or ED, and liaise with TAC to organize clinic appointments, ensuring they are seen promptly within the National required time frame of 14 days.
They will request relevant tests, prescribe medications if necessary, and make onward referrals. The post holder will respond to test results and communicate these to the patient, GP, and other healthcare professionals. They will provide education and advice to ensure the patient is engaged with their treatment plan and work within the multidisciplinary team. Provision of a weekly MDT with Consultant Cardiologist takes place weekly.
They will be involved in the development of policies and participate in audits, clinical governance, and research.
About Us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across West Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we strive to make our organization a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts, and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job Responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and the person specification.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
Recognized post-registration cardiac course
ENB 998 or equivalent
Evidence of continuous professional development
ILS Provider
Physical Examination Skills
Independent Nurse Prescribing (or working towards)
ALS Provider
Working towards a Masters qualification or willingness to undertake
Experience and Knowledge
Minimum 3 years cardiac experience
Band 6 experience
Teaching/Presenting
Change management
Project work
Skills and Abilities
IT literate
Able to influence others
Able to manage change
Research aware
Cannulation and venepuncture
Commitment to delivering high-quality service
Able to work independently
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
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