Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Nurse Specialist

Assist with the coordination and facilitation of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) service at LHCH in line with local and national guidelines. - Work to develop the TAVI service covering the whole patient journey.- Work under the direction of the Lead Heart Valve Nurse as a member of the TAVI team in collaboration with junior medical staff and the nursing teams.,

• Assist in the development of clinical services within the TAVI service.
• To ensure smooth planning, implementation and running of the percutaneous valve service.
• To ensure the smooth planning, implementation and running of research studies associated with the service.
• To lead / present the MDT meetings for the percutaneous valve service ensuring all patient information is readily available.
• Maintain databases and research documentation as required.
• Undertake administrative tasks as required including patient follow -up.
• Ensure correct preparation and handling of samples according to local policy and national.
guidelines.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based TAVI nursing care.
• Work autonomously to provide safe and effective care within the individuals level of competence.
• Provide expert advice and clinical practice in relation to the specialty.
• Liaise with valve manufacturers about all aspects of the service.
• Maintain appropriate channels and styles of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives, carers, managers, peers and other professional agencies.
• Establish networks with other specialists at a local, national, and international level to
exchange and enhance knowledge and expertise.,
• Be accountable for the direct delivery of care to a caseload of patients independently carrying out clinical assessments.
• Be involved in the development and implementation of an outpatient clinic for patients requiring assessment, on-going care and counselling.
• Be a key source of highly specialist knowledge regarding aortic valve disease. Optimise the
involvement of patients and carers in the planning and delivery of the service.
• Contribute to health promotion, identifying factors that have a positive and negative affect on health and well-being.
• Provide a complete discharge package for TAVI patients, including referral to other agencies and providing educational literature.
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Participation in daily ward rounds for TAVI patients. Facilitating safe and effective discharge planning and ongoing follow up arrangement.
• Liaise with professionals in the community to ensure a coordinated approach meeting the needs of patients across primary, secondary, and tertiary sections.
• Provide a telephone follow up service giving patients advice as necessary.
• Respects confidential information obtained during professional practice and upholds the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.
As part of the role may involve assisting in the TAVI procedure, including valve preparation within the Cath Lab and Theatre environment. Training will be provided as required and will be adapted to the needs of the TAVI nurse specialist and the TAVI We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible. Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post. All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview. As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address. From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants. If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants. Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust. Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies. The Trust is a no-smoking site. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs. As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality. Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals: + Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care + Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care + Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs + Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care + Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation. Our Mission "Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq