Cardiology Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist

Job summary

This post is for a Band 6/7 depending on Qualifications/Experience, may start as a Band 6 role moving to a Band 7 when competencies are achieved.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiology nurse to work within cardiology services across both South Tyneside and Sunderland Royal Hospital sites. This dynamic and skillful nurse will work alongside well-established Cardiology teams leading the management and care delivery for patients with cardiac arrhythmias. This Specialist Nurse role will consist of providing expert clinical knowledge to patients with cardiology conditions and managing their conditions effectively. They will be a requirement to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of nurse lead service for patients.

We are also excited to offer this position as a developmental post for the right candidate who does not possess non-medical prescribing but would be willing to work towards it. This would be as a trainee CNP in a band 6 role till training is completed.

Main duties of the job

It is expected the post holder will have sound cardiology knowledge and skills in management of patients in the acute setting. Having experience of managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias is desirable.

The post holder will hold well-developed and effective interpersonal and communication skills and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families. The candidate must be well organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review. Helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet local and national standards, as well as ensuring care meets our own Trust values.

The successful candidate must be a passionate individual who is committed to high quality patient care. Applicants must have a desire to build upon and share their knowledge with their colleagues who are willing to challenge and commit themselves to our Cardiology service and have a desire to be part of our enthusiastic team. If this sounds like you, then please join us in providing an exceptional and high-quality service to our patients at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.