Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist

The CNS is responsible for the clinical co-ordination of the inpatient services, they would provide clinical support and be an expert resource for the clinical team. They would work closely with the day ward to support preadmission and keep the medical team up to date with any changes. The CNS would be the link with the catheter lab and bed management. This change in practice will also release the consultants' time to undertake the additional inpatient and outpatient work.
The CNS would also offer expert support and education for the community teams, the GOSH network and the children's schools, as well as ensuring safe transition both from primary to secondary school and then onto adult cardiac services, ensuring that there is no loss to follow up, an area of concern highlighted in the recent cardiac review by NHSE.
You will work within a wider team, composed of cardiologists with an interest in paediatric and adult inherited cardiac conditions, specialist nurses, cardiac technicians, clinical psychologists, geneticists and administrative staff. You will be expected to have excellent skills to support the whole family throughout the process of screening, diagnosis and on-going care..
We will support your clinical development and will provide a tailored educational pathway.

Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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Are you a motivated and innovative nurse with experience of working as a Nurse Specialist, or within the field of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia? We are looking for a knowledgeable nurse who can bring their valuable experience with them to join a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists. This is a position requiring excellent specialist clinical skills, as well as the leadership and management skills to lead a dedicated team of nurse specialists and support staff.

The electrophysiology (EP) team is part of the wider cardiology department. GOSH is the largest paediatric hospital in the UK offering electrophysiology studies and related procedures. The demand for electrophysiological services is increasing due to improved diagnoses and a wider range of treatment options.
The area of electrophysiology is a branch of cardiology that diagnoses and treats heart arrhythmias. The electrophysiology service offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment options in both an outpatient and inpatient setting. 23-30 patients are seen on a weekly basis in the outpatient clinics and approximately 20% of these outpatient attendances will require admission for specialised treatment under the electrophysiology team.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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