Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Expert knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and management
- Skills
Advanced clinical assessment and decision making skills
- Skills
Enhanced communication skills
- Skills
Ability to develop effective clinical pathways and protocols
- Skills
Independent in DC Cardioversion
- Experience
Substantial post-registration experience in Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Experience
Competent in independent prescribing
- Experience
Experience in interpreting relevant diagnostic investigations
- Experience
Experience of leading service development/change
- Experience
Experience of education, supervision and mentorship
- Experience
Evidence of advanced practice across the four pillars
- Education and Qualifications
Registered Nurse
- Education and Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
Non-medical prescriber
- Education and Qualifications
IRMER trained
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of advanced clinical practice
- Education and Qualifications
Service innovation and redesign
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of personal and professional development
- Education and Qualifications
ALS Provider
- Education and Qualifications
Mentorship qualification
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Evidence of strategic development
- Experience
Experience contributing to regional/national specialist networks
- Experience
Peer-reviewed publications
- Experience
Research involvement
- Experience
Evidence of organising and delivering formal teaching programme
- Education and Qualifications
Research course & published experience
- Education and Qualifications
PhD
Job overview
A brand-new opportunity to shape the future of Cardiology services.
The Division of Medicine and Emergency Care is delighted to offer an exciting new opportunity for an experienced and innovative Nurse Consultant in the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service . This newly created full-time role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on patient care, service development, and clinical excellence.
As our Nurse Consultant in the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, you will be an expert autonomous practitioner, leading the strategic development of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the service, drive innovation, and work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care for patients across Mid Cheshire.
If you are a forward-thinking clinical leader with a passion for improving outcomes and shaping services, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As the Nurse Consultant in the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, you will play a pivotal role in advancing specialist care across the Trust. You will act as an expert practitioner and professional resource for patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues, championing evidence-based practice and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will use your advanced clinical expertise to develop and implement innovative cardiac pathways aligned with national guidance, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and personalised care.
This influential role also offers the opportunity to:
- Lead the strategic development of the cardiac arrhythmia service.
- Drive service improvement, innovation, and quality initiatives.
- Contribute as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
- Lead on clinical audit, research, and the evaluation of service effectiveness.
- Inspire and support colleagues across clinical, nursing, and administrative teams.
- Shape the future of cardiac services while delivering outstanding patient experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about leading change, developing services, and making a real difference to the lives of patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Nurse Consultant - Cardiac Arrhythmia Service with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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