Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic team player to join our mature, friendly, dynamic, and progressive cardiology services covering the Princess Royal University Hospital and Bromley community.

Key knowledge and skills for this post include cardiology experience (CCU/Cardiothoracic), current ILS/ALS certification, a teaching qualification (e.g., 998), and relevant educational cardiac care courses.

Ideally, you should have completed an advanced assessment skills course and a prescribing course, or be willing to undertake these two courses. You should be currently enrolled in or working towards a relevant degree course.

The successful candidate must have the ability to travel to and from work, as well as be able to access any site within the Trust during a normal working day.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve identifying, supporting, and delivering high-quality chest pain and arrhythmia services, including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC), and DC cardioversion (DCCV). The post holder will manage a caseload of patients effectively in accordance with agreed protocols and pathways of care. They will ensure a high standard of evidence-based nursing care by assessing the health, health-related, and holistic needs of patients, their families, and other carers, and by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Proactively identify, assess, and establish a plan of care for patients presenting with ACS and arrhythmia, with support from the medical team and senior specialist nursing team.

• Order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and take appropriate actions.

• Make and receive referrals. Manage the inter-hospital transfer list to ensure timely referrals and transfer of care to relevant tertiary centres.

• Work autonomously within limitations and as part of a structured MDT with SOPs in place.

• Deliver supported nurse-led clinics in response to service needs.

• Support the team and organisation in delivering innovative services to improve patient access and facilitate early diagnoses.

• Assess and meet patients’ ongoing care, health, and wellbeing needs; develop care plans and action referrals accordingly, ensuring clear documentation in patient records.

• Proactively attend the Emergency Department for assessment of patients with potential ACS diagnoses and oversee their management.

• Ensure all patients receive appropriate follow-up and relevant information to enable informed decisions about their treatment and care.

• Take responsibility for managing the Inter-Hospital Transfer List for angiogram referrals.

• Attend MDT meetings, including safety huddles and board rounds.

• Deliver a seamless service via a multidisciplinary team approach, working collaboratively with other MDTs at Denmark Hill and GSTT to ensure safe and effective patient transfers.

• Participate in identifying and developing clinical protocols and strategies to enhance continuity and standards of specialist care, while ensuring equity of access to the service.

• Participate in the development and annual review of operational policies in accordance with national standards, ensuring all care is delivered per agreed protocols.

• Liaise with the CCU nurse in charge to ensure appropriate and timely admission, discharge, and transfers of patients.

• Perform DC cardioversion (DCCV) alongside a competent clinical nurse specialist or cardiology registrar.

• Actively involve service users in providing feedback on their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements.

• Participate in relevant meetings at Care Group, Trust, Network, or National/International levels to represent the service perspective.

Person specification

Education, Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse Level 1
• Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop these
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Significant post qualification experience (Degree) and/or extensive clinical experience in Cardiology; acute cardiology experience and/or acute care experience.

Desirable criteria

• Strong leadership skills

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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