We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Cardiology Team at MFT, North Manchester General Hospital. The post is for a full time band 7 specialist nurse with previous cardiology experience.

The post requires cardiology nursing experience and an interest in the specialty of heart rhythm management.

Further detailed information can be obtained from the job description and person specification and by contacting Nicholas Jenkins, Cardiology Clinical Lead (nick.jenkins@mft.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high level of communication skills in dealing with patients/relatives having had out of hospital cardiac arrest, acute and chronic CRM disease and end of life.

Provide highly specialist knowledge and information on advanced cardiac devices such as Permanent Pacemaker (PPM), Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy - Pacemaker (CRT-P) and Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy - Defibrillator (CRT-D).

Effectively communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of CRM, including liaising with consultants, registrars, GP's, Cardiac Physiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Heart Failure team, Cardiac Rehabilitation team, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, cardiology departments, Coronary Care Unit/ward staff and secretarial/support staff, all to achieve a Co-ordinated, comprehensive service.

Demonstrate a high level of skill in dealing with conflict, anger, depression and other emotions related to patients with cardiac rhythm abnormalities.

Develop and demonstrate advanced skills in planning, organising and delivering elective cardioversion (DCCV) lists, triaging patient symptoms, delivering DCCV service in a timely and effective manner.

Develop and demonstrate advanced skills in planning, organising and performing Ajmaline Challenge tests.

Demonstrate advanced skills in organising and planning teaching sessions on all aspects ofCRM.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of �2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse NMC
• Recognised Cardiac Device Management Course
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of further education related to CRM
• Non Medical Prescriber
• Recognized teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years experience Band 6
• Cardiology Experience
• Demonstrates broad knowledge base of cardiology
• Demonstrates an interest in heart rhythm management

Desirable

• Worked within an acute CCU/Cardiology Ward
• Experience of working within outpatient clinic/setting

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively
• Willingness to undertake ALS
• Good organisational skills of self and others
• Good motivator and has good influential skills
• Evidence of excellent time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Competent in venous cannulation, IV drug administration
• Basic knowledge and interpretation of Cardiac Rhythms
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of and experience of high technology monitoring
• Experience of nurse led discharge
• ALS trained

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Clinical professional development
• experience of knowledge of ongoing research and development relating to CRM
• Understanding of operational procedures and practices in cardiology

Desirable

• Willingness to develop skills in knowledge in cardiac rhythm management

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunay's Road

Crumpsall

M85RB

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