About this role
Job summary
TAVI Specialist Nurse - Wexham Park Hospital 12 month secondment/fixed term contract - part time 18.75 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to join TAVI service, supporting patients throughout their TAVI pathway, including assessment, co-ordination of investigations, providing patient education, and post procedural follow-up care. The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with:
- Experience working within cardiology services
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A passion for delivering high-quality patient care
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- The skills required to assess patients autonomously whilst working in an outpatient setting
Previous experience in valvular heart disease, valve services, interventional cardiology, and heart failure would be advantageous but is not essential. This role offers an excellent development opportunity for nurses wishing to enhance their specialist cardiology knowledge and gain experience within a well-established TAVI service.
Main duties of the job
Autonomously complete clinical assessment of patients in an outpatient setting to assess symptoms of aortic stenosis
Identify specific patient needs and modifiable risks to inform MDT decision-making and support individualised procedural planning.
Provide patient education, information and reassurance regarding the TAVI procedure.
Ensure pre-assessment investigations, documentation and clinical optimisation are completed.
Coordinate the patient pathway from referral and assessment through to intervention and follow-up.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills to liaise with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Support timely MDT review, decision-making and treatment planning.
Monitor waiting lists and support compliance with relevant pathway standards.
Coordinate post-TAVI clinic reviews and surveillance in accordance with local protocols.
Assess symptoms, functional recovery and potential complications post procedure in an outpatient setting.
Provide advice and signposting to appropriate services where ongoing support is required.
Act as a key point of contact for patients, families and carers throughout the pathway. Provide clear information and support informed decision-making.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor pathway performance, outcomes, complications and waiting times.
Participate in audit, clinical governance, incident reviews and service improvement initiatives.
Support compliance with NICE guidance.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Post graduate cardiac course/module
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
- MSc in Advanced Practice
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working autonomously in a cardiac specialist nurse role at least band 6 level
- Knowledge and experience of caring for patients with valvular heart disease, with the clinical skills required to identify significant valve pathology
Desirable
- Experience working with TAVI and valve patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent time keeping and communication skills
- Able to multi-task when working under pressure
- Teaching skills
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Able to manage a complex caseload of patients at various stages of the TAVI/Valve pathway
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working to cover the service. You will need to have a current UK driving license, with the ability to cover clinics at Frimley Park, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park Hospital on a regular basis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Road
Slough
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)