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Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 6/7
Contract
24 months (Fixed Term 24 Months 30 hrs per week)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (30 hours per week)
Job ref
001-NMR032-0325
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough/Primary care
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£37,898 - £53,602 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Acute Coronary Syndrome Lipid CNS (Cardiology) Band 6/7

Band 6/7

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.


 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO SERVICE NEEDS.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic directorate for a dynamic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist, to work in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Outpatient team, for the implementation, development, and delivery of a new Lipid service clinic, in conjunction with the existing Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) clinic.

Extensive cardiology knowledge and a keen interest in lipid management is essential.

The successful candidate should be organised, efficient, and have excellent communication skills, to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

We are able to offer a band 6 training position with the aim of successfully achieving competence to move to a band 7, once clinical competencies and objectives are achieved.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This is a new service incorporating the following duties and responsibilities:
 

Initiate, facilitate and participate in the delivery of a new Lipid service clinic, in conjunction with the existing Post PCI clinics.

Formulate/develop/implement care management pathways, protocols and guidelines.

Provide teaching, support and supervision to other colleagues.

MECC (Making Every Contact Count) and encouraging healthy behaviour choices, to maximise clinical outcomes for patients

Auditing, and improving service delivery

This project aims to address gaps in current lipid management practices post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. It encompasses the implementation of designated 3–6-month follow-up appointment system, the establishment of a dedicated post Myocardial infarction (MI) /lipid service, patient education and support, and promotion of health-related behaviours. 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is  “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our  vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.   As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.    We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.   Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.    

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.    Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.  Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff  and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. 

Detailed job description and main 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.

You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation and communication with a wide range of staff and patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First Level RGN
  • MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Independent prescribing

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient experience in relevant speciality
  • Significant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
  • Experience of managing a team

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Demonstrate sound IT skills
  • Evidence of ability to work work independently
  • Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of the service, across multi /inter groups
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in Research and audit
  • Evidence of presenting work in and outside of the organisation

Special Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of the ability to motivate others
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catrin Dix
Job title
Sister Cardiology Outpatients
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921 847243
Additional information

Senior Nurse Beverley Oughton

Tel: 02921847288

Email: [email protected]

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