Overview
To be a highly specialised nurse working with a specified group of cardiology patients and taking responsibility for their on-going clinical management. In collaboration with the Consultant Nurse in Cardiology, manage the continuing care of patients who are undergoing PCI. To deliver a high standard of care to cardiology patients.
Closing Date: 10th November at Midnight
Interview Date: 20th November 2025
Responsibilities
* Running nurse-led preadmission clinics.
* Running nurse-led follow-up clinics for patients post PCI.
* Nurse-led discharge.
* Optimisation of secondary prevention.
* Acting as a resource for advice on management of patients with coronary artery disease.
* To manage the outpatient follow-up care for patients who have undergone PCI including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of that care.
* To arrange admission dates for procedures and follow-up appointments as per PCI follow-up protocol.
* Use expert judgement and analytical and problem-solving skills in the surveillance and recognition of changes in the patients’ condition, referring to senior/medical staff as necessary.
* To independently manage a caseload of patients and the associated responsibilities.
* To ensure accuracy of documentation and to maintain an efficient and accurate record system with relevant information in agreement with the cardiology team.
* To be aware of the legal implications of all patient related records.
* To be responsible for data entry and maintaining the BCIS/CCAD patient database.
* To assist with the running of pre-admission clinics for all elective cardiology admissions.
* To participate in nurse-led discharge.
* To manage the psychological issues related to caring for patients on a long-term basis.
* To assist with the running of other cardiology nurse-led services.
* To act as an expert resource for patients/relatives/colleagues relating to the care of their caseload of patients.
* To maintain patient’s confidentiality, privacy, dignity, religious and cultural needs at all times.
* To be an independent non-medical prescriber.
* To prescribe within scope of practice /area of competency.
* To follow locally approved clinical guidelines and NICE and be within the formulary.
* To provide cost effective prescribing activity.
* To regularly review prescribing activity and implement change as necessary.
* To have prescribing activity audited annually.
* To work within the framework of the Trust Non-Medical Prescribing Protocol.
* To interpret blood results, ECGs and other non-invasive tests and act accordingly.
* To maintain an environment for safe and effective patient care in accordance with the Trust Risk Management Policy.
* To work effectively within the Trust's adult multidisciplinary cardiology team as required ensuring an individualised, evidence based optimum service for each patient and their family.
* To act as advocate for cardiology patients enabling them to express their needs effectively when dealing with the multidisciplinary team.
* To promote collaborative relationships with other health care professionals for the benefit of quality patient care.
* To maintain effective channels of communication within the multidisciplinary team and promote effective interpersonal skills.
* To facilitate a seamless service between the Trust and locally based services by ensuring good on-going communication between tertiary, secondary and primary care.
* To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients & staff in line with national strategy requirements.
* To deputise for the Consultant Nurse in Cardiology when required.
Management
* To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge of the speciality of cardiology that are evidenced based aiming to achieve a 'best practice' principle.
* To act as a role model and clinical expert for staff providing education as appropriate.
* To work in partnership with colleagues, having accountability for decisions made (in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct).
* To develop professional practice through reflection, participation on post registration courses and attendance at meetings and conferences.
* To identify and be responsible for own professional and managerial development in liaison with the Consultant Nurse and Lead Nurse.
* To contribute to the development of positive staff morale and team cohesiveness.
* To utilise appropriate resources within the Trust to provide a consultation, education, technical or information service as needed for self, staff, or patients.
* To co-ordinate departmental activities ensuring there is adequate cover for annual leave and study leave.
* To ensure staff, equipment and resources are managed effectively.
* To access and utilise all IT services appropriate to the service.
* To maintain high standards of nursing care within own practice and monitor the performance of junior staff.
* To act as a professional representative of the Cardiology department and the Trust.
* To attend suitable course/conferences and hold membership of appropriate professional organisations.
* Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their manager at least annually.
* To abide by the Trust’s core behaviours for staff and all other Trust policies.
Service Development
* To ensure the constant provision of effective, high quality nursing care to all cardiology patients.
* Plan and lead local audit as required, ensure findings are disseminated appropriately and recommendations implemented.
* To support and work with the cardiology multidisciplinary team in the introduction of clinical changes.
* To be actively involved in the development and implementation of cardiology related protocols and procedures in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* To keep up to date with new advances treatment and new developments in the world of cardiology research and actively seek ways of implementing new ideas into clinical practice.
* To be actively involved in the production of departmental and divisional reports.
* To participate in the presentation and publication of relevant research and best practice initiatives.
* To attend and actively contribute to departmental and multidisciplinary meetings and actively participate in committee meetings as requested.
* To develop and maintain operational policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures and ensure those kept within the department are up to date and monitored as per Trust procedure.
* To represent the Trust nationally and internationally.
Quality and Patient Safety
* To assist with the development and implementation of quality assurance programmes.
* To participate in departmental and divisional audit activities.
* To implement changes in care practices as indicated by audit results and current research findings including those identified within the Nursing strategy.
* Be aware of and act in accordance with the Patients’ Charter for the care of cardiology patients.
* To be aware of and act in accordance with the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, NICE guidelines, and Trust Cardiology guidelines.
* To participate promptly and effectively with the investigation of complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy and procedure.
* To comply with and participate in the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance within the department.
* Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
Research
* To maintain an active awareness of clinical and professional developments within cardiology and to disseminate that knowledge to all colleagues.
* To identify and suggest relevant areas for research within cardiology nursing which will benefit patient care.
* To lead on nursing research including publishing papers and speaking at conferences/meetings.
* To encourage other staff to recognise the need for nursing research.
* To assist in introducing and applying research findings along with members of the cardiology team.
* To participate in research studies as appropriate.
Teaching
* To mentor pre and post-registration students and health support workers as requested.
* To participate in the in-house adult education programme and to undertake informal teaching of colleagues and ward nursing staff as required.
* To be actively involved with conferences and meetings developing presenting skills in the national and international setting.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025
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