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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-2277QEH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Town
Margate
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain

Band 7

Job overview

The post holder will work as an autonomous specialist nurse practitioner in the RACPC service using specialized skills and knowledge to assess, plan 
implement and evaluate expert nursing care for patients to facilitate early diagnosis, investigation, 
and treatments.

Our large district general hospitals, specialist units and community sites provide a vibrant and diverse working environment with the extensive 
opportunities and teaching facilities you would 
expect of a large trust. 


East Kent offers stunning countryside, beautiful beaches and charming places of historic interest, with easy access to London. With excellent 
schools, a wealth of leisure facilities and easy family days out on your doorstep, alongside beautiful and affordable housing stock, the 
perfect work-life balance couldn’t be easier to achieve.

Main duties of the job

To triage patient referrals to the service ensuring they are appropriate patients, and that they are seen promptly.
Request relevant tests, prescribe medications if necessary and make onward referrals.

The post holder will respond to test results and communicate these to the patient, GP and other health care professionals.

The post holder will provide education and advice to ensure the patient is engaged with their treatment plan.

They will work within the multidisciplinary team.

They will be involved in the development of policies and participate in audits, clinical governance and research.

Resilience to workplace pressures including working to deadlines or in stressful environments. 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Enright
Job title
Cardiology Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07974613548
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