An opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse to join our well established team at the Royal Derby Hospital. This team is a valuable source of knowledge and resource in Cardiology across the trust, implementing, managing and advising on the care of cardiac patients in numerous settings.
The candidate would be expected to work alongside a team of Cardiac Nurse Specialist's to support and deliver a continually expanding high standard of expert knowledge and care to cardiac patients who enter the trust. It is essential that the candidate is a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years previous cardiology experience. A knowledge of up to date national and local guidelines is essential, as well as being an excellent communicator and team member. The role will involve autonomous working and clinical decision making, implementing trust guidelines as well as providing expert support, knowledge and advice on potentially complex cardiac patients to medical and nursing staff across the trust.
They will be given the support and guidance to fulfil this role and it provides an excellent opportunity for personal development into a specialist nurse role. A progressional post to a band 7 following successful training and development whilst in post would be considered for the appropriate candidate.
Currently this role is for up to 26.5 hours/week.
Main duties of the job
To work within agreed role responsibilities escalating clinical issues for appropriate medical review. To provide an expert specialist nursing service.
Receives and prioritises direct referrals to cardiology across the trust. Assess patients with suspected STEMI/ACS and refer to appropriate area. Provide expert nursing advice and support to patient and carers. To support junior members of the team.
Closing Date of Applications: 06th February 2025
Interview Date: 20th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Essential 5 years qualified Registered qualifications relevant to post Min 3 years cardiology experience
Desirable Clinical assessment qualification Experience of acute cardiac conditions
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter road Derby DE22 3NE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 320-MED-1550 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The candidate would be expected to work alongside a team of Cardiac Nurse Specialist's to support and deliver a continually expanding high standard of expert knowledge and care to cardiac patients who enter the trust. It is essential that the candidate is a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years previous cardiology experience. A knowledge of up to date national and local guidelines is essential, as well as being an excellent communicator and team member. The role will involve autonomous working and clinical decision making, implementing trust guidelines as well as providing expert support, knowledge and advice on potentially complex cardiac patients to medical and nursing staff across the trust.
They will be given the support and guidance to fulfil this role and it provides an excellent opportunity for personal development into a specialist nurse role. A progressional post to a band 7 following successful training and development whilst in post would be considered for the appropriate candidate.
Currently this role is for up to 26.5 hours/week.
Main duties of the job
To work within agreed role responsibilities escalating clinical issues for appropriate medical review. To provide an expert specialist nursing service.
Receives and prioritises direct referrals to cardiology across the trust. Assess patients with suspected STEMI/ACS and refer to appropriate area. Provide expert nursing advice and support to patient and carers. To support junior members of the team.
Closing Date of Applications: 06th February 2025
Interview Date: 20th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Essential 5 years qualified Registered qualifications relevant to post Min 3 years cardiology experience
Desirable Clinical assessment qualification Experience of acute cardiac conditions
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter road Derby DE22 3NE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 320-MED-1550 #J-18808-Ljbffr
