We are pleased to advertise an opportunity for an experienced cardiology nurse to join our established team as a Cardiology CNS on a fixed term basis. This is a new role that will support our current service and enable the role out of service improvements.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a leadership role within the Trust, responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice within the specialty of Heart Failure. A collaborative approach with the multidisciplinary team ensures a comprehensive patient centred service is provided. It is expected that the CNS maintains skills in the appropriate clinical area. As a senior nurse within the Trust the CNS would participate and contribute at senior management level in service developments and initiatives.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification
• Post registration qualification in cardiac nursing
• Knowledge of NSF/NICE Guidelines
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High standards of nursing care
• Ability to disseminate knowledge and skills to others
• Willing to undertake further professional development & training

Desirable

• Heart Failure Programme/Module
• Non-Medical Prescribers Course
• Experience of running of heart failure clinics
• Ability to audit, assess risk and evaluate practice

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

uxbridge

UB83NN

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