Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiology - General Medicine services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Cardiology team. This advanced practice role offers the opportunity to deliver expert, patient-centred care across specialist cardiology services, with a particular focus on the Heart Failure Diagnostic Pathway Clinic and Nurse-Led Chest Pain Service.

Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management and coordination of care for patients referred from primary, secondary and unscheduled care settings, ensuring timely access to specialist cardiology expertise and evidence-based treatment.

We are looking for a flexible, proactive and professional practitioner with excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently within a specialist role while contributing positively to service development and multidisciplinary team working. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, hold clinical practice qualifications in physical assessment and Heart Failure, possess an appropriate postgraduate qualification and be an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.

Extensive cardiology experience, including significant expertise in the assessment and management of heart failure patients, knowledge of Heart Failure Diagnostic Pathway vetting, and low risk chest pain pathways is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking cardiology service and play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality care for patients across the care pathway.

This is a permanent, full-time posts available at 36 hours per week.

The roles are based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN
.

The shift pattern is 4/5 days per week, Monday to Friday.

The post-holder will have:

• A portfolio of evidence demonstrating working at band 7 CNS level and evidence of specialist competencies necessary for the role. This should include:
• NMC Registered Nurse with Clinical Practice qualifications in physical assessment and Heart Failure.
• An appropriate post graduate diploma (master’s level) (or 120 credits equivalent)
• Independent Non-medical Prescriber
• Experience and knowledge of heart failure diagnostic pathway vetting
• Extensive experience in cardiology and managing heart failure patients.
• Skilled in clinical assessment, diagnostics, prescribing, and patient education.
• Experience in supervision, mentorship, and service development.
• Good working knowledge of Primary Care Services.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range clinical procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of hospital policies/procedures and practices specific to the working environment.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefitsi>
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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