Job overview
The post holder will be a highly specialised inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) practitioner, who will work as part of the ICC nursing and mutidisciplinary team .
The post holder will facilitate family screening, clinical review and they will ensure individuals are cared for in the most appropriate setting utilising their clinical expertise, leadership, management and education skills to ensure seamless care from diagnosis to end of life. They will provide advice, support and information from the time of referral and throughout the care pathway.
The post holder functions as part of the wider multidisciplinary (MDT) team in hospital and the community t o provide advice, information and support to patients and their families affected or at risk of ICC’s including, cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmia and aortopathies. This will include supporting patients with ongoing treatment, and the development of nurse led clinics and pathways to monitor management and optimise treatment strategies, including mavacamtem.
Applicants who do not meet the full criteria but demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving the enhanced practitioner level may be offered a Trainee Band 6 Practitioner position until the Band 7 requirements are met.
Main duties of the job
Contribute towards sharing good practice within the multidisciplinary team.
· Line management of Band 3 Support Secretary/Mavacamten Coordinator
· LVOTO/Mavacamten MDT attendance & support (covering when the coordinator is absent)
· Prescribing Mavacamten for established patients (6-monthly follow-ups, prescription-only when no concurrent appointment)
· Ad hoc reviews and helpline support (potentially shared with ICC Band 6)
· Work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective liaison within the team ensuring the very best service to patients is provided at all times.
· Work specifically with adult and paediatric colleagues in ICC services as well as arrhythmia service and genetic services.
· Act as an advocate for the person and the family enabling them to express their needs effectively when dealing with the MDT team and communicating back to the family. Evaluate and respond specifically to any disabilities, emotional and or additional learning needs.
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Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and carers from the time of referral and throughout treatment and follow-up phases of treatment and care.
· To lead the development, improvement, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
· To lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
· The Post holder will participate in nurse-led inherited cardiac condition clinics in accordance with the developing needs of the service.
· The post holder will work with the existing ICC MDT to deliver treatment (including mavacamtem) montoring and titration through clinics and the nurse helpline.
· To use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer inherited cardiac conditions patients for investigations and make diagnoses within own scope of practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN.1st Level with current NMC registration
* Evidence of relevant education level 3 or M level post registration
* Evidence of master’s level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
* PACR/PADRAP, Academic or wilingness to work toward
Desirable criteria
* Genetics/Genomics courses including genetics counselling courses training
* Registered non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Substantial experience of caring for adult patients with cardiac disease and providing specialist nursing care
* Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
* Experience of running nurse led clinics and management of patient caseload
Desirable criteria
* Recent ICC & genomics experience, showing in depth knowledge of ICC’s and/or inheritance risks and genetic implications
* Experience of working with bereaved families
* Experience of research, data collection and audit skills to improve/develop clinical practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Highly effective communication skills, verbally and written, to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
* Strong organisational skills
* Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
* Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
* Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Assertive and self-aware
* Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
* Empathetic and compassionate attitude
* Demonstrates initiative and is innovative
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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