Trainee Cardiology ANP

Job Overview This post is a fixed-term secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying. The Cardiology ANPs at Glan Clwyd Hospital provide a high-quality, comprehensive and innovative nurse‑led service for patients who experience Acute Coronary Syndromes. They provide and facilitate timely care and interventions for patients experiencing Acute ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) or high‑risk Non‑ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) for the whole of North Wales and complete the care with their ‘Post Intervention Clinics’. The team consists of 6 ANPs (F/T and P/T) who work closely with all members of the Cardiology multi‑disciplinary team. They are a hospital‑based service providing inpatient care for patients presenting with an acute cardiology condition and outpatient care for those attending the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic. They provide expert advice and support to other clinical colleagues, particularly the Acute Medical Consultants and Cardiologists and offer education, training and clinical expertise to primary and secondary‑care staff. The post holder will practise under supervision as a trainee advanced practitioner within cardiology, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout cardiology services. Main duties of the job Work alongside the ANPs coordinating Primary PCI calls. Identify patients with acute coronary syndrome within the emergency quarter. Assist and advise Allied Health Professionals MDT on ECGs and treatment of STEMI and ACS. Work closely with CCU and MDT to ensure cardiac patients receive quality care in the correct environment. Complete local and national audits. Teach junior members of staff, and other members of MDT. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation BCUHB North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Learn to identify critically ill cardiac patients within the acute setting including those who require PPCI. Learn to escort the patient throughout their PPCI pathway acting as support to the Catheter Laboratory Team. Work alongside DSMP & Cardiology ANP to develop confidence and competence to autonomously run RACPC with responsibility for clinical standards, competence assessment and supervision of other health professionals. Work alongside DSMP & Cardiology ANP to gain expert clinical knowledge to be able to autonomously advise in the management of ACS patients in all areas of the hospital including Unscheduled Care. Work collaboratively with primary care colleagues to understand the specialist cardiology teams that work across primary and secondary care. Develop a knowledge base to deliver specialist education and training to a broad range of health professionals including nurses, doctors and ambulance personnel. Undertake research and lead clinical audit in own speciality with organisational responsibility for compliance with relevant national audit programmes. Complete clinical competencies to support the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in the North Wales Primary Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention Service (PPCI). Learn to recognise patients with changing health status and to take appropriate actions. Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information with patients and families and within the healthcare team. Responsible for the safe use of highly complex patient monitoring and support equipment within the ED/CCU/Catheter Lab. Learn interpretation of laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient management. Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies within cardiology. Rigorously review with a supervisor all aspects of the patient’s plan of care and identify and address issues that may result in a sub‑standard service. Work alongside Cardiology ANP to develop the ability to safely triage referral received patients with suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and make a comprehensive clinical assessment including examination of their health care needs. If appropriate, transfer patients for primary PCI to Catheter lab and to CCU/ward if necessary. Evaluate the care given with patients and order necessary investigations, and take responsibility for acting upon results, providing treatment and care both individually and through referral to Cardiologists or specialists as appropriate. Provide expert professional advice and liaise with patients, the Emergency Department, Acute Admissions Unit, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit and Cardiology Ward colleagues. Person Specification Clinical Essential Criteria Registered Nurse Extensive cardiology experience ILS or ALS Evidence of advanced ECG interpretation Desirable criteria ALS or willingness to undertake CCU/Cath lab competencies or willingness to undertake Personal Qualities Essential Criteria Highly developed communication skills to be applied at all levels within situations which need persuasive, motivational, negotiation, empathetic or reassurance skills. Desirable criteria Evidence of involvement in: Leadership, Team building, Managing resources, Time management, Change management/Clinical Developments, Audit and research. Seniority level Internship Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr