Acute Coronary Syndrome Lipid CNS (Cardiology) Band 6/7

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO SERVICE NEEDS.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic directorate for a dynamic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist, to work in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Outpatient team, for the implementation, development, and delivery of a new Lipid service clinic, in conjunction with the existing Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) clinic.

Extensive cardiology knowledge and a keen interest in lipid management is essential.

The successful candidate should be organised, efficient, and have excellent communication skills, to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

We are able to offer a band 6 training position with the aim of successfully achieving competence to move to a band 7, once clinical competencies and objectives are achieved.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Initiate, facilitate and participate in the delivery of a new Lipid service clinic, in conjunction with the existing Post PCI clinics.

Formulate/develop/implement care management pathways, protocols and guidelines.

Provide teaching, support and supervision to other colleagues.

MECC (Making Every Contact Count) and encouraging healthy behaviour choices, to maximise clinical outcomes for patients

Auditing, and improving service delivery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation and communication with a wide range of staff and patients.