An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse with a specialist interest in Structural cardiology, to develop and lead a new nursing team and services in structural cardiology.
Structural cardiology is a growing service and the OUH has recently invested in expansion of the team to accommodate this growth, and develop the patient pathway further. The lead nurse post holder will lead on development of the nursing team and patient services, along with the senior nursing team, consultant cardiologists, and MDT colleagues.
To act as a clinical expert, leading progressive nursing practice and contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of the Structural Cardiology service.
To be responsible for providing autonomous and expert practice through leadership, consultation, clinical decision making, teaching and support for senior nursing staff. The post holder will work with clinical and MDT colleagues to provide information, advice and support to patients.
To identify and initiate change in response to service, taking a professional and clinical lead in the development of evidence-based approach to practice, fostering a culture that contributes to the clinical governance agenda.
To be the lead on strategic projects within the Structural service at local, regional, and national level.
To be responsible for the management and development of the senior nursing team.
To provide clinical leadership for advanced practice in Structural Cardiology.
To provide supervision/training to staff and students, developing nursing skills, ensuring that policies and procedures are implemented and evaluated, and ensuring that educational and development opportunities are optimised.
To ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of material and human resources within agreed budgets and to act as an authorised signatory.
To promote the practice of patient centred nursing within the team.
To provide support to the Matron as required.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse with a specialist interest in Structural cardiology, to develop and lead a new nursing team and services in structural cardiology.
Structural cardiology is a growing service and the OUH has recently invested in expansion of the team to accommodate this growth, and develop the patient pathway further. The lead nurse post holder will lead on development of the nursing team and patient services, along with the senior nursing team, consultant cardiologists, and MDT colleagues.
To act as a clinical expert, leading progressive nursing practice and contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of the Structural Cardiology service.
To be responsible for providing autonomous and expert practice through leadership, consultation, clinical decision making, teaching and support for senior nursing staff. The post holder will work with clinical and MDT colleagues to provide information, advice and support to patients.
To identify and initiate change in response to service, taking a professional and clinical lead in the development of evidence-based approach to practice, fostering a culture that contributes to the clinical governance agenda.
To be the lead on strategic projects within the Structural service at local, regional, and national level.
To be responsible for the management and development of the senior nursing team.
To provide clinical leadership for advanced practice in Structural Cardiology.
To provide supervision/training to staff and students, developing nursing skills, ensuring that policies and procedures are implemented and evaluated, and ensuring that educational and development opportunities are optimised.
To ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of material and human resources within agreed budgets and to act as an authorised signatory.
To promote the practice of patient centred nursing within the team.
To provide support to the Matron as required.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jan 2024
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