Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough, PE3 9GZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and dynamic Cardiac Nurse to join our Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse team based at Peterborough City Hosp...
Acute assessment and management of patients presenting with Arrhythmias.
Provide education, advice and information and support to Arrhythmia patients and their families.
Facilitate and manage arrhythmia patient journeys.
Network, liaise and refer suitable patients to the Electrophysiologist and Arrhythmia Team at Tertiary centres.
Deliver Nurse led AF Clinics.
Independently manage and deliver DC Cardioversion List (Elective & Urgent), obtain informed consent.
Maintain close working relationship with Cardiac Physiology team and facilitate management plans for patients with arrhythmias diagnosed on routine investigations.
Work collaboratively with the wider Cardiac Specialist Nurse team and Cath lab team to ensure timely management of arrhythmias.
Develop pathways, standards and guidelines for arrhythmia management.
ALS provider, support Resuscitation Team.
To perform at specialist enhanced practitioner level, facilitating early assessment, supporting diagnosis and prompt treatment of patients presenting to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with cardiac arrhythmias to facilitate timely discharge and ensure that management is in line with evidence based guidelines.
The main responsibilities of the role will be related to clinical expertise within Cardiac Rhythm Management with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence.
This will be achieved by self-development, motivation in addition to guiding and supporting others.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
- Evidence of degree level study
- Advanced Life Support
- Post Registration Qualification in Clinical Assessment Skills (or willing to work towards)
- Non-Medical Prescribing module (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- Willingness and ability to study at master's level
- Arrhythmia management module/ British Heart Rhythm Society accreditation (or willing to work towards)
- Recognised teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in cardiology/ Relevant experience caring for patients with cardiac arrhythmias/ CIED in a position of responsibility as a band 6
- Advanced ECG interpretation skills
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care
Desirable
- Recent experience of management and development of staff
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Experience within nurse led outpatient clinic environment
- Previous clinical research and audit experience
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively across boundaries
- Demonstrable organisational skills of self and others
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrates team working
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work in an environment with a high degree of uncertainty
- Computer literate
- Advanced skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation/analysis and management
Desirable
- Ability to obtain written informed consent for treatments in accordance with local policy
- Request investigations, interpret results and take appropriate action
Other
Essential: - Professional role model and clinical resource; - Self-motivated; - Ability to listen effectively and take appropriate action
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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