The Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service. The post holder will have a responsibility to develop this specialist area of practice. This will include the management of a caseload of patients, as appropriate. The post holder will have an important role with patients, their families and other clinicians in raising awareness of signs and symptoms of arrhythmias and the possible diagnostic and treatment options. His or her own working practice should be developed to a level whereby the nurse specialist can directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients with arrhythmias including those requiring electrophysiological (EP) procedures, implantable cardiovertor defibrillators (ICD's), permanent pacemakers, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, implantable loop recorders, syncope and POTS.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in running arrhythmia clinics including rapid access, pre-admission, new patient and follow up clinics.
• Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills in referring patients for further tests or discharge to GP.
• Work towards developing advanced practice functions including clinical history taking, non-medical prescribing and physical examinations skills.
• Demonstrate skills in interpretation of electrocardiograms to inform rapid access arrhythmia and syncope assessment, management and pre-admission clinics
• Develop and employ robust referral criteria for ensuring patients with identified arrhythmias receive prompt, appropriate investigations and treatment in the appropriate settin
• Co-ordinate the development and review of current, comprehensive health information for arrhythmia patients and their carers. In addition to ensuring full understanding of complex cardiac conditions, the information is relevant to age, level of understanding, culture and language in conjunction with patients, their families, clinical staff and patients info service
• Provide continuity of patient care on a daily basis by following the patient's journey from pre admission/admission, discharge and follow up/continuous support.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in research and audit related to care of the arrhythmia patient and care

To develop skills in research including project management, writing and submission of work for nursing publication and conference dissemination

To take responsibility for adjusting ones own SCOPE of professional practice in order to demonstrate competence and continuous development in line with patient and service needs

Undertake teaching and act as an educational resource for health care professionals throughout the Regional Network.

Establish links and networks with other healthcare professionals, responsible for care of this patient group at a local, regional and national level.

Use every opportunity, both formal and informal, to increase understanding of all staff groups regarding recognition and care of patients with arrhythmias.

Work with patients to devise suitable educational and information materials regarding arrhythmias, diagnostic and treatment procedures at local, regional and national level.

Share expertise at local, regional and national events.

Play an active role in developing and delivering integrated care pathways.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

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