Lead Nurse for Cardiology

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Full time
Location: Cambridge
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Job offered by: NHS
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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 responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Person Specification

Qualifications

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 Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning Leadership or management training Willingness & ability to work toward Masters degree Advanced communication skills or counselling qualification. Other Specialist Training and Short Courses Knowledge/Experience

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 Experience of policy development Audit or research experience Skills

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. Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice. Additional Requirements

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. 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. Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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