Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £52,809 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7102774/405-25-NM190ANS |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Cardiac Nurse to join DCH Cardiology services as an Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist. The role is fixed term for 12 months.
The Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist will work closely with the Arrhythmia/Electrophysiology Consultant and the team of multi-disciplinary staff within the Cardiology department, to provide clinical support, education and clinical leadership to the development of the patient pathway.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has an appetite for Specialist nursing. Dependent on experience and current qualifications, the role would be considered as a trainee/development role, although the preference would be to attract someone already working within the specialist field of Cardiology.
Assist in the development and delivery of a high quality specialist service for patients with cardiac Arrhythmia as part of the Multi-disciplinary Cardiology team (MDT) at DCH.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of all aspects of the Arrhythmia service, including nurse led cardioversion service, rapid access atrial fibrillation clinic, palpitations clinic, and implantable cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) follow up clinic, including ICD support group for patients. The main focus of this role will be allow for the development and implementation of a secondary prevention AF clinic and device detected AF anticoagulation pathway.
The post holder will deliver a pre-assessment service to patients undergoing ICD implant, ICD box change and catheter ablation. this involves the follow up of results and discussing abnormalities with the clinician ahead of the procedure.
As a clinical nurse specialist the post holder will act as an accountable and autonomous practitioner (once deemed competent). It is expected that you would take the lead in the coordination and delivery of evidence based expert nursing care for patients with arrhythmia, their relatives, and their carers. The individual would use advance decision making skills to formulate treatment plans and initiate changes in management of nursing care when necessary.
Please read the job description for more details.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Thursday 24 Apr 2025
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