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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
30 hours per week (over 4 days)
Job ref
331-L19651025
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Westmorland General hospital
Town
Kendal
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pro rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

 


Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Nurse to join Morecambe Bay  Cardiology Services as an Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist for 4 days a week (30 hours)

The post will be based  around one of our three main hospital sites. Work base can be negotiated at interview with options of Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow-in-Furness.

We cover a patient population across North Lancashire and the Southern Lake district.  

Main duties of the job

The Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist will: work closely with the  existing Arrhythmia team and  a team of multi-disciplinary staff within the Cardiology Directorate, including Consultant Cardiologists, Specialist Cardiology Nurse, Clinical Investigation Technicians and Cath Lab staff.

The successful candidate will be an expert nurse within cardiology; leading and developing practice in order to promote and provide high quality service throughout the patient pathway for patients and their families.

Provide and facilitate the delivery of highly specialised care for patients with arrhythmias. To include  cardioversion lists, arrhythmia clinics, implantable loop recorder implantation and  ECG monitor interpretation, 

Be responsible for providing expert practice through leadership, consultation, clinical advice, teaching and support for staff. The post holder will work with clinical colleagues to provide information, advice and support to patients with complex arrhythmias.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st year registered nurse
  • qualification in teaching and assessing
  • nurse prescribing qualification
  • certificate in arrhythmia management
  • ALS
  • evidence of continuing CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical assessment and examination course
  • Nurse led sedation course
  • BHRS accreditation

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Ferguson
Job title
Arrhythmia Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07773979628
Additional information

Sian Pelton

Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse

[email protected]

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