Arrythmia Specialist Nurse - Band 6

Job Summary

Join Our Forward Thinking Cardiology Team – Make a Lasting Impact on Patients with Complex Arrhythmias. Are you a driven and compassionate nurse with a passion for cardiology and a vision for career development? This is your opportunity to join our dynamic, patient‑centred Arrhythmia Team in a Band 6 development role, with a clear pathway to a Band 7 Specialist Nurse post following completion of independent prescribing and agreed competencies.

In this pivotal role you will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of cardiac physiologists, consultants, specialist nurses, and electrophysiology professionals, managing patients with a range of complex arrhythmias across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings.

We are proud of our supportive learning environment, where innovation is encouraged and professional development is actively championed. As a Band 6 Nurse you will receive structured mentorship and training to develop advanced clinical assessment and decision‑making skills, working toward autonomy as a Band 7 Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse.

We’re seeking a motivated and adaptable nurse with cardiology experience (ideally within arrhythmia or device management), excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for professional growth. You’ll be supported every step of the way to become a confident, autonomous Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse at Band 7 level.

• Conduct structured patient assessments, including history, symptom analysis, ECG interpretation, and review of remote device data for patients with arrhythmias and implanted cardiac devices.
• Provide patient education on lifestyle, anticoagulation, symptom management, and device care; support self‑management and virtual consultations.
• Support, and gradually lead, nurse‑led arrhythmia clinics (e.g., atrial fibrillation, SVT, bradycardia) under supervision, increasing autonomy as competencies are achieved.
• Collaborate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to contribute to shared decision‑making and personalised care plans.
• Interpret remote device transmissions and manage alerts/escalations as part of the cardiac monitoring service.
• Assist in inpatient review and management of arrhythmias, including pre‑/post‑electrophysiology procedures and device implantation.
• Support cardioversion preparation and follow‑up in collaboration with the consultant and EP team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all clinical interactions.
• Engage in service development, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and pathway development to enhance care pathways.
• Participate in professional development: complete independent prescribing, advance clinical competencies, and attend CPD and specialist training.

• Undertake an approved Independent Non‑Medical Prescribing course.
• Participate in the department’s specialist competency framework to transition into a Band 7 post.
• Attend arrhythmia‑specific training courses, study days, and conferences as part of CPD.
• Engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

• Participate in audits, patient feedback initiatives, and service evaluations to support evidence‑based improvements in arrhythmia care.
• Contribute to pathway development for atrial fibrillation, syncope, post‑implant follow‑up, and virtual monitoring services.
• Support innovation in nurse‑led services and digital health technologies (e.g., virtual clinics, wearable monitoring).

• Work closely with Consultant Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, and Specialist Nurses within cardiology.
• Collaborate with GPs and community heart‑failure teams to ensure safe, integrated care.
• Liaise with admissions, inpatient wards, outpatient departments, and day‑case units to support smooth patient journeys.
• Engage with administrative and clerical staff to ensure efficient clinic management, booking, and communication.

• Act as a role model for high standards of nursing care and professionalism within the cardiology department.
• Provide informal education and support to ward staff, students, and…