Band 8a Lead Nurse Cardiology (Heart Failure/CRM)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology Nursing Team at Royal Free London Trust. The Lead Cardiology Nurse would support the provision of evidenced based care to the Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Nurse team's across the trust. This role would involve supporting the provision of key services cross site. This post requires a nurse who has strong leadership skills and who is passionate about enhancing the experience of patients and who will be involved in the development of new and existing patient pathways. This may be cross site as well as supporting the integrations of care throughout North Central London partnerships. We are looking for an individual who can support, engage, and motivate their teams to enable them to provide exceptional patient care. The post holder would need to have a high level of autonomy and experience running nurse lead clinics. A knowledge of specialist nursing and of cardiology subspecialties in key. The role requires supporting the development of the clinical nurse specialists within these teams. You will be supported by the clinical leads and by the senior matron for the Cardiovascular Division and will work in partnership the with Lead nurse for acute coronary syndrome and cardiac rehabilitation. This post is one-year fixed term to cover maternity leave.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be:
practising at an advanced level, demonstrating a sound knowledge of and experience in the specialist area of heart failure co-ordinating clinical services and ensuring continued development and expansion of cross site nurse led services providing strong leadership/management for the clinical nurse specialists, overseeing their practice and supporting their development and training needs actively participating in the development work of the Clinical Pathways Group to enhance patient focused clinical practice participating and leading in the further development of the integrated care agenda in heart failure a member of the relevant service groups, represent nursing issues Trust wide and at system level and effectively communicate with these services, demonstrating sound knowledge of relevant health service policy.
About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & professional QualificationsEssential
First Level Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
Desirable
Teaching / Mentorship qualification.
ExperienceEssential
Demonstrable knowledge of current cancer pathways.
Desirable
Experience of service development.
Skills and aptitudesEssential
IT skills including the ability to create and handle large documents using word processing skills.
Desirable
Negotiation and influencing skills demonstrated through the ability to engage others.
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential
A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability. Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach.
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 391-RFL-6189395
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