Job overview
The post holder will join a dynamic, fast-evolving CRM team, which formed in 2008. Currently the nursing team consists of 4 WTE and 2 P/T band 7 CRM nurse specialists. The CRM nursing team is supported by 7 consultant cardiologists with a specialist interest in CRM and 1 consultant cardiologist with a specialist interest in syncope/ autonomic dysfunction. Within the trust the team manages patients with a vast range of complex CRM related pathology and a large Syncope and PoTS/autonomic dysfunction service.
The post holder will be a member of the CRM Team, providing specialist-nursing care to all patients referred to the CRM service utilising advanced nursing practice skills, advanced ECG interpretation skills and knowledge to enable streamlining of the care pathway.
The post holder will act as a source of expertise and knowledge for patients, relatives and health professionals.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team they will be involved in the provision of Nurse led clinics in arrhythmia, devices, syncope and PoTS /autonomic dysfunction, drug testing, cardioversions and pre-assessment clinics
They will be able to work within the team working closely with Consultant Cardiologists and Physicians and the CRM nurse specialists.
Main duties of the job
To support the medical staff in the provision of the existing Cardiac Rhythm Management Service to patients with arrhythmias, devices, syncope and PoTS/autonomic dysfunction.
To support the development of the new Cardiovascular Risk Factor Modification clinic in AF patients.
To support the development of inpatient CRM management (devices/VA pathway, syncope and autonomic dysfunction, arrhythmias drug challenges).
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First level nurse on parts 1 or 12 of the NMC register
2. First level degree (or working towards)
3. Immediate Life Support Certificate
4. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable criteria
5. Relevant post registration qualification
6. Master’s Degree in Health Care
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Extensive post registration experience including (5 years)
8. Experience of working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries
9. Up-to-date knowledge of arrhythmia management
Desirable criteria
10. Previous clinical research and audit experience
11. Proven management of teams within the healthcare setting
Further Training
Essential criteria
12. Proven ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
13. Evidence of recent professional development and academic achievement
14. Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
15. Advanced patient assessment skills
16. Knowledge of NSF for CHD
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
17. Computer literate
18. Advanced ECG interpretation skills
19. Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
20. Ability to develop and drive forward innovative practice with a flexible approach to service provision
21. Able and willing to undertake relevant training and education
22. Ability to participate in and initiate research
23. Excellent time management and organisational skills
24. Flexible with working pattern and needs of the service
25. Clinical role model and clinical resource/support
Desirable criteria
26. Evidence of leadership skills
27. Demonstrates teaching and development & support skills
28. Expanded nursing roles: venepuncture and cannulation
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
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Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
29. CRM Nurse Specialist - JD (PDF, 160.6KB)
30. CRM Nurse Specialist - PS (PDF, 144.6KB)
31. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
32. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
33. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
34. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
35. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
36. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
37. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NamePaul CattellJob titleMatron, CardiologyEmail addresspaul.cattell@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2266396