We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic team player to join our friendly, dynamic progressive Acute Coronary Syndrome Clinical Nurse Specialist Team covering the Royal Free Hospital.

Our CNS team are experienced cardiac nurses who act as autonomous practitioners, clinically assessing patients, organising cardiac investigations, interpreting results and formulating a plan of care under the supervision of the Lead Consultant for Chest Pain. The team also manage the low risk ACS Virtual Ward.

Main duties of the job

The role entails managing patients in the Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic, working as an autonomous, expert clinical nurse specialist within the Cardiology Multi-Disciplinary Team. It involves provide expert knowledge, advice and clinical support to patients, carers and health professionals in the care and management of patients experiencing treatment for ACS. Identifying potential patients, and then onboard and monitor patients on the ACS Virtual Ward.

About us

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the main responsibilities of this role

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
• Evidence of post-registration education/qualification in Cardiology

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of managing Cardiology patients
• Experience working at senior Band 5 Level
• Competent in patient assessment having awareness of patient's needs and knowing when escalation of patients health needs is required
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Experience in a role requiring decision making to influence the care of the patient

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
• Involved in and coordinating MDT discussions for patients

Skills and Attitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computers/EPR and Databases
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable
• Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

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