The post holder will work as an autonomous specialist nurse practitioner in the Rapid Access Chest pain clinic. Using specialized skills and knowledge to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients to facilitate early diagnosis, investigation and treatments.

Main duties of the job

They will triage patient referrals to the Rapid Access Chest pain service these referrals are received from GP or ED, then liase with TAC to organise clinic appointments ensuring they are seen promptly within the National required time frame of 14 days.

They will request relevant tests, prescribe medications if necessary and make onward referrals. The post holder will respond to test results and communicate these to the patient, GP and other health care professionals. They will provide education and advice to ensure the patient is engaged with their treatment plan. they will work within the multidisciplinary team. Provision of an weekly MDT with Consultant Cardiologist takes place weekly.

They will be involved in the development of policies and participate in audits, clinical governacne and research.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and the person specification.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration Level 1
• Recognised post registration cardiac course
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional Development
• ILS Provider
• Degree qualification
• Physical Examination Skills
• Independent Nurse Prescribing (or working towards)

Desirable

• ALS Provider
• Working to a Masters qualification or willingness to undertake

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 3 years cardiac experience
• Band 6 experience
• Patient case load Management
• Teaching /Presenting

Desirable

• Change management
• Project Work

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate
• Able to influence others
• Able to manage change
• Presentation skills
• Research aware
• Sound ECG Interpretation
• Cannulation and venepuncture

Personal qualities

Essential

• Expert role model
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Able to work independently

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Foundation trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

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