Lead Nurse for Cardiology

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Full timePart time
We are excited to be able to offer an excellent opportunity within a dynamic team for an experienced Specialist Nurse to lead our cardiology specialist nursing team. We are looking for someone who is a natural role model, who consistently demonstrates the Trust values with a passion for supporting and developing others, while delivering high quality, safe care to our patients.

Main duties of the job Management and leadership of the workforce of specialist nurses within Cardiology services. Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist cardiology skills. Nurse prescriber within speciality of cardiology. Be involved in the strategic review of clinical services as appropriate with hospital and with service partners. Be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence-based care. Provide specialist advice and guidance to adult cardiology patients. Work closely with the cardiology consultants and cardiology operations manager to support the cardiology service and to determine and deliver the optimal model of care for the service. About us Come Nurse with us... Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 9 February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 25 February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or related healthcare area Post registration module in specialist field of work or equivalent experience. Independent prescriber accreditation Advanced clinical assessment skills Teaching & mentoring qualification Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning Leadership or management training Willingness & ability to work toward Masters degree Desirable Advanced communication skills or counselling qualification. Other Specialist Training and Short Courses Knowledge/Experience Essential Significant clinical experience as nurse specialist in relevant clinical cardiology speciality Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess and diagnose. Experience in project management Evidence of leading service change. Managing a budget Managing and or leading a team Desirable Experience of policy development Audit or research experience Skills Essential Advanced communication skills Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner. Proven leadership and team leading skills Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development. Presentation skills Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice. Additional Requirements Essential Highly motivated Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets Reliable and supportive Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 180-D-257022

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