A rare opportunity has arisen within the Cardiology team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital for an Acute Cardiology Nurse Specialist. This is a part time post and the hours will be worked over two days (Monday - Friday).
Please note that if the successful candidate does not possess a relevant 1st degree, MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice, or sufficient experience, the post will be offered at Band 6 moving to Band 7 on completion of the MSc.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Cardiology Nurses at Wrexham Maelor Hospital provide a high quality, comprehensive and innovative nurse led service to patients experiencing acute conditions, mainly Acute Coronary Syndromes, but also patients presenting to the Emergency Department with arrhythmias, breathlessness or collapse. They provide and facilitate timely care and interventions in all acute settings, predominantly the Emergency Department with the aim of preventing avoidable admissions and ensuring patients requiring admission are managed appropriately. The team consists of 2.8 WTE and work very closely with all members of the Cardiology multi-disciplinary team. They are a hospital based service providing inpatient care for patients presenting with an acute Cardiology condition and outpatient care for those attending the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic. The team also run the Cardiology referral triage service which provides rapid, clinical triage of over 500 referrals per month from GPs and other clinicians. They provide expert advice and support to other clinical colleagues, particularly the Acute Medical Consultants and Cardiologists and offer education, training and clinical expertise to Primary and Secondary care staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 1st Degree in relevant clinical/professional subject - if no degree, must be willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
* Post Registration qualification in relevant cardiac related subject
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Clinical Examination and History Taking modules at Masters level
* Independent prescribing
* IRMER training
Experience
* Extensive post registration experience including significant time working in cardiac care at Band 6
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Advanced clinical decision-making and assessment skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experienceWill be paid at Band 6 until MSc achieved
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