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Band 7 -Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse - Eastbourne DGH-Cross site | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Job details
Posting date: 10 March 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 09 April 2026
Location: Eastbourne/St Leonards on Sea, BN21 2UD
Company: ESHT
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 7827440/374-LL0213

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Summary

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse to join our dynamic Cardiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our arrhythmia service, working collaboratively with Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

You will act as a clinical expert in arrhythmia management, supporting patients with a range of conditions including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, and those with implantable cardiac devices. The role combines advanced clinical practice with service development, education, and leadership.
Key responsibilities
· Lead nurse-led arrhythmia clinics, including pre- and post-procedure assessments and follow-up care.

· Lead the elective cardioversion service

· Provide specialist advice on arrhythmia diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management.

· Support patients through complex treatment pathways such as ablation therapy, device implantation, and anticoagulation management.

· Contribute to service development, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement projects.

· Establish a new virtual ward pathway

· Deliver education and training to nursing staff, allied health professionals, and patients.

· Act as a resource for the MDT, offering expert input into case discussions and care planning.


About you
· Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.

· Significant post-registration experience in cardiology, with proven expertise in arrhythmia care.

· Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries.

· A commitment to evidence-based practice, audit, and continuous service improvement.

Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (or willingness to complete).



· Lead nurse-led arrhythmia clinics, including pre- and post-procedure assessments and follow-up care.

· Lead the elective cardioversion service

· Provide specialist advice on arrhythmia diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management.

· Support patients through complex treatment pathways such as ablation therapy, device implantation, and anticoagulation management.

· Contribute to service development, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement projects.

· Establish a new virtual ward pathway

· Deliver education and training to nursing staff, allied health professionals, and patients.

· Act as a resource for the MDT, offering expert input into case discussions and care planning.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

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