# MINAP Nurse Cardiology Respiratory & CAH Gen Medicine Band 6 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Southern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/minap-nurse-cardiology-respiratory-and-cah-gen-medicine-band-6/13fe2946-b9bb-4acf-996c-f17447974443 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/minap-nurse-cardiology-respiratory-and-cah-gen-medicine-band-6/13fe2946-b9bb-4acf-996c-f17447974443.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Southern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Craigavon - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £38,682 - £46,580 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T16:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T12:33:06.466Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47272/shsctminap-nursecardiology-respiratory-cah-gen-medicine-band-6 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTM0QTU1MUZFMTk1QTE5MkY0MzlEQjc3QzMmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://southerntrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT) - Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building - Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services - Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 21/05/26 - Closes: Thu, 04 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE MINAP Nurse ### BAND Band 6 ### DIRECTORATE Acute ### INITIAL LOCATION Craigavon Area Hospital Trust Wide Post ### REPORTS TO Assistant Service Manager Cardiology and Respiratory ### ACCOUNTABLE TO ### FLEXIBLE WORKING ### PROVISINS AVAILABLE Head of Service Cardiology, Respiratory and General Medicine Full Time ### JOB SUMMARY To submit robust timely data to the MINAP data set on all patients that present to the Trust with acute coronary syndromes. To work as part of the cardiology team to carry out a programme of ongoing data collection and audits within Cardiology Services in Northern Ireland from first access to service to patient discharge. To work in conjunction with Trust / Cardiac Network / HSCB in the initiation and participation of audit and research in order to ensure the development of evidence based pathways of care in relation to diagnosis and management of patients with cardiac disease. To work in conjunction with the Trust management team to ensure the strategic aims of the Trust / Cardiac Network / HSCB are achieved and the standards of the service meet the performance indicators and raise awareness of areas of concern. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES To submit timely high quality data to the MINAP data set for all patients presenting to the Trust with troponin positive chest pain. To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of data capture and information through continual evaluation and analysis of activity and outcomes. Discussed emerging information with individual clinical teams responsible for the care in order to critically evaluate the appropriateness on an individual and Trust basis Sharing of good practices throughout the Trust area. Assessing and analysis any gaps in the clinical pathway from first access to services to discharge from hospital across all components including primary care, NIAS, A&E and Cardiology Departments. Systems may also vary across legacy Trusts. Work with the clinical teams responsible for care and help facilitate the subsequent service improvement required as the result of the analysis. Planning the data collection across the Legacy hospitals and coordinate with the various clinical teams / professionals involved in the care, including those working in other organisations. To assisting in the collation and analysis of other identified data at local level in order to ensure the completeness and the clinical quality of the information prior to sharing with other agencies/Trusts. To work with clinical teams to ensure that chest pain patient assessment and treatment is developed in line with the current guidelines and standards. To complete relevant documentation and maintain accurate database for patients seen. Undertakes surveys or audits necessary to own work and participate in R & D and clinical trials appropriate to the role. To Establish and maintain communication with people across the Trust sites, NIAS and Network to ensure appropriateness and timely provision of care. To communicate project objectives, effecting change and improvements in care based on project findings to managerial level at all Legacy Hospitals. To prepare, present and deliver review reports at all levels internal and external to the Trusts. To identify areas of service redesign / improvement based on audit findings and discuss with relevant personnel both internal and external to the Trust as appropriate. To contribute to the development of the improvement programme policies and practices working with multiprofessional team members and other improvement programme teams and agencies, as required. Identifying data requirements and introducing systems to ensure collection of robust and clinically correct data is available for audit purposes. To providing clinical expertise of ward and other staff in order to inform, teach and benefit patients. To organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the identified needs for the department as required. To assist with the in-house training of nursing staff with regard to specific aspects of cardiology patient pathways. Clinical Governance Promote best practice in health, safety and security. Contribute to quality improvement. Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights. Participate in personal and departmental clinical audit. To maintain the Myocardial Infarction National Audit Program (MINAP) Professional To maintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council. To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the Cardiology Services Manager. To be conversant and comply with the Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory lectures as instructed. Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework. Implement research where appropriate. ### CLINICAL AND PRACTICE RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1 Work both independently and in collaboration with the multi-professional team, including medical colleagues. 1.2 Ensure patients are managed within recognized and agreed national and regional nursing guidelines. 1.3 Be proactive in developing flexible and innovative approaches to care for patients following Myocardial Infarction. 1.4 Provide a continuing point of contact and act as an educational resource for patients, relatives/carers and staff within the Trust 1.5 Actively engage with patients and carers in goal setting and care planning ensuring that all care provided is patient centred. ### SERVICE IMPROVEMENT 2.1 Contribute to an environment which facilitates the implementation of proven research/evidence based practice. 2.2 Support the Cardiology team in the engagment with commissioners, staff from hospital settings, general practictioners, in re-designing services using appropriate quality improvement approaches. 2.3 Engage patients and/or carers in redesigning services and processes to support improved management for patients with Heart Disease 2.4 Ensure information provided for patients and their carers is accurate adheres to current guidelines, is timely and easily accessible and is in a format that enables easy application by all those involved in patient care. 2.5 Submit statistical information and professional reports accurately and promptly. ### 3. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Build on and develop innovative and flexible approaches to care in primary and community care settings. 3.2 Actively contribute to developments within the Trust 3.3 Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s guidelines, policies and ‘Code of Professional Conduct: Standards for Conduct, Performance and Ethics and be individually accountable for meeting the requirements of NMC revalidation. 3.4 Understand the role of the clinical supervisor within the Framework of Clinical Supervision and actively participate in clinical supervision groups / sessions 3.5 Maintain and update own professional knowledge and expertise within heart disease. 3.6 Provide effective clinical leadership to support and inspire colleagues to improve standards of care and promote continuous improvement in the management of Myocardial Infarction. 3.7 Act as a resource within the Trust as a specialist advisor 3.8 Encourage and facilitate the sharing of ideas and examples of good practice. 3.9 Network with other MINAP nurse and with other professional colleagues as appropriate. 3.10 Keep accurate records, submit statistical returns and compile reports as required in accordance with the requirements of clinical governance and NMC requirements. 3.11 Support the Lead Nurse to develop standards, policies and guidelines to improve own practice and that of others. Act as change lead for the implementation of clinical guidelines. 3.12 Participate in staff recruitment and development and induction programmes for newly appointed staff. 3.13 Attend all mandatory study days as agreed by Trust policy. 3.14 Attend and contribute to monthly cardiology Governance meetings, Morbidity and Mortality meetings and any other appropriate groups within the department. 3.15 Identify with Line Manager, the extended role skills required to lead and develop the service and undertake any necessary training required to attain competency in these extended roles. ### 4. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Work with others, including Clinical Governance Team(s) to set up a regular information, training and educational programme for all health professionals, including the dissemination and implementation of British Society Guidelines, such as those from European Society of Cardiology and from The National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) and have an extensive understanding of the evidence base of the pharmacological treatments available and the appropriate application of guidelines regarding device insertion. 4.3 Encourage involvement of the patient and their carers’ in decision making to improve the understanding of the Cardiovascular disease and its management, identifying their needs, providing education, support and monitoring. 4.4 Promote health education advice including referral to appropriate programmes, such as “managing your condition” ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values. ### RAISING CONCERNS – RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. The post holder will, in the event of a concern being raised with them, ensure that it is managed correctly under the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and ensure feedback/learning is communicated at individual, team and organisational level. ### PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI) Promote and support the implementation of the Trust’s PPI Strategy and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities as appropriate to their job role. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the \[org name\] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. ### CONFIDENTIALITY All staff have a legal duty to uphold the confidentiality of patients and or clients information, and information relating to the Trust business. ### SMOKING AND HEALTH The Southern Health and Social Care Trust operates a “No Smoking and Health Policy” and all employees must comply with this policy. ### HEALTH AND SAFETY All staff must comply and co-operate with the Trust’s Health & Safety policies applicable to the workplace, including all statutory legislation, codes of practice guidelines. ### DUTY OF EQUALITY The Southern Health & Social Care Trust has a statutory duty to promote Equality of Opportunity and good relations. All staff are required to comply with these duties and attend appropriate training. ### CONDUCT To ensure the on-going confidence of the public and staff of the Trust and maintain high standards of personal accountability, staff must abide by the Code of Business Conduct. ### PERFORMANCE Staff are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the Trust by their regular attendance at work and the efficient completion of work. March 2023 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION ### JOB TITLE AND BAND MINAP NURSE Band 6 DIRECTORATE Cardiology HOURS 37.5 hours per week Permanent ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience 3yrs Post Registration experience in an acute cardiology setting Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications/ Registration Level 1 Registered Nurse ( Adult) on the Live NMC Register Evidence of post registration development in Cardiology Other Hold a current full driving licence, which is valid for use in the UK, and have access to a car on appointment. These criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. Shortlisting by Application Form SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Advanced ECG interpretation skills Leadership skills and knowledge Experience of critiquing clinical evidence Knowledge of a variety of IT systems / Computer literate including the use of specific IT databases for the capture of information. Sound clinical skills/knowledge within the speciality Knowledge of current local and national nursing agenda and priorities Understanding of Clinical Governance Personal organisational skills Reliable Enthusiasm and able to motivate others Interview /test Knowledge Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge of cardiac conditions. Demonstrate a knowledge of current professional issues in relation to cardiology Evidence of own CPD and updating. Interview ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Demonstrate experience taking a lead role in the management of change in practice which resulted in significant improvement Delivery of educational programmes and be a resource to staff. Experience of data analysis and the use of other information to inform service review and effect change / improvement Shortlisting by Application Form As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Job Details Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT) Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580) Contract Type: Permanent Opening Date: 21/05/26 Closes: Thu, 04 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM Interview Dates: TBC Notes: If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ## Job Description To submit robust timely data to the MINAP data set on all patients that present to the Trust with acute coronary syndromes. To work as part of the cardiology team to carry out a programme of ongoing data collection and audits within Cardiology Services in Northern Ireland from first access to service to patient discharge. To work in conjunction with Trust / Cardiac Network / HSCB in the initiation and participation of audit and research in order to ensure the development of evidence based pathways of care in relation to diagnosis and management of patients with cardiac disease. To work in conjunction with the Trust management team to ensure the strategic aims of the Trust / Cardiac Network / HSCB are achieved and the standards of the service meet the performance indicators and raise awareness of areas of concern. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.