Band 7 Elective Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Job overview

The postholder is required to play a key role in the operational and clinical management of cardiology elective patients. They will work closely with the clinical teams and apply clinical expertise to meet the particular needs of all cardiac patients. They will be expected to take part in the development of protocol driven management of patients and the prescribing of medications and therapies within this patient group using SOPs

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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to play a key role in the operational and clinical management of cardiology elective patients. The successful applicant will be part of a small team working closely with the medical teams and they will apply clinical expertise to meet the particular needs of these patients.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Responsibility for arranging the admission, assessment and discharge of elective cardiology patients.
• The development of advanced patient assessment skills and techniques including history taking, physical examination and chest auscultation
• Co-ordination and implementation of agreed treatment protocols for the patient.
• Prescribing of authorised medications using an individual scope of practice once appropriately qualified

Requirements
• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality.
• Post registration Cardiac course
We Can Offer
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Excellent team working environment and support
For further information or informal visits, please contact Tracey Griffiths, Lead Nurse for Elective Cardiology Nurse Practitioners on Tracey.Griffiths: StGeorges.nhs.uk

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information and also the person specification for this role

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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.