Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, forward thinking enhanced clinical practitioner (advanced clinical practitioner at band 7 would be considered) to cover maternity leave within the cardiac specialist nurse team.



The candidate will provide expert care for patients; assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring of care whilst ensuring best practice, evidence-based practice, patient-centred cardiology care.



We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable and knowledgeable professional who is clinically confident working independently and as part of a team with experience of working in Cardiology. You will be highly organised with great communication skills to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Base Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date:

TBC



To undertake a competency based pathway with supervision and support, working towards autonomously undertaking assessment of varying aspects of patient care such as rapid access clinics

To acquire the skills and knowledge to be an accountable person, responsible for managing practice, using an enhanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for highly complex decision-making across a discrete aspect of patient care in the cardiology service.

Through training, develop the ability to work autonomously, using enhanced clinical knowledge and skills, underpinned by theory and experience, to holistically assess patients with often complex conditions, using a range of methods across the specialist service.

Under supervision, plan and manage care of patients within level of practice, working in partnership with others, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.

To propose and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence-base, in accordance with values-based care of the trust.

To act as a resource to others and deliver and evaluate a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups. (including but not limited to GPs and community teams; hospital medical and nursing staff; professions allied to medicine and external agencies).



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.



This role will have a base location of RBH site but dual site working is anticipated.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess

mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal

commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National

terms and conditions



Full details about the role and key requirements are available in the job description and person specification .