Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiac nurse specialist team on a secondment or fixed term contract for 9 months with a view to a future permanent position. The team is made up of highly skilled Cardiac Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiac Nurse Specialist to join our service at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The team supports all aspects of patient flow through the Cardiac department from admission to discharge including management of the outpatient pathway and on going patient support. As the successful candidate you will have experience in the management of patients with Cardiac conditions requiring timely intervention. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position will require the post holder to work in variety of settings within the Cardiac specialist nurse team with emphasis of patient support and education. The shift patterns and timeswill vary according to the needs of the service. This role requires and active UK NMC Registration Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: 12th December Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.