Job overview

A fixed term position for 12 months has emerged for a Chest Pain Nurse Specialist at Dorset County Hospital.  This position is suited to a highly experienced nurse who can provide a comprehensive assessment of patients with stable and unstable chest pain. However, we would consider a Band 6 trainee. You would be required to apply knowledge and skills and make decisions through effective interdisciplinary care. 

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Chest Pain Nurse Specialist involves a range of responsibilities that are crucial for effective management of a patient caseload. 

You will be expected to conduct chest pain assessments within the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC) for those with stable chest pain, but also identify patients within the hospital setting admitted with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Using advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning and decision making skills you will triage referrals, assess patients and order further tests. You will be responsible for interpreting the results of investigations and acting upon the findings. 

Ensure that patients understand their diagnosis and treatment plan by providing health education and specialist advice, particularly around risk factor modification and prevention. 

Work in conjunction with the MDT and provide a resource to resident doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the organisation. 

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.  Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.