Cardiology Specialist Nurse- Arrhythmia | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the Arrhythmia Service at East Kent Hospitals as an Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse (Band 7). This role is ideal for nurses with experience in arrhythmia or cardiology services who can work independently and support service delivery. The post offers involvement in specialist arrhythmia care, including nurse-led clinics, virtual wards, cardioversion, and multidisciplinary team working, with support from the wider cardiology and Electrophysiology teams.

Provide specialist arrhythmia care across cardiology services, including virtual wards, clinics, cardioversion, and multidisciplinary pathways. Work closely with the Lead Cardiology Nurse and Electrophysiology team, with support to develop towards autonomous specialist practice.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Arrhythmia Clinical Care & Service Delivery

• Support and progressively lead nurse-led arrhythmia virtual ward and clinics across East Kent Hospitals sites, delivering assessment, management, and follow-up care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders
• Work collaboratively with the wider Arrhythmia Nurse team across sites, ensuring consistency of care and shared learning
• Undertake (or develop towards) enhanced or advanced clinical assessment, including history taking, ECG interpretation, and clinical decision-making
• Provide specialist advice and education to patients and carers regarding arrhythmia conditions, treatment options, and care pathways
• Support, triage and deliver Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV) services across sites in line with Trust protocols
• Manage and coordinate patients within virtual ward pathways, ensuring appropriate monitoring, escalation, and safe discharge planning across the Trust
• Support patients through electrophysiology procedures, including pre- and post-procedure care for ablation, device implants and other rhythm interventions
• Promote patient-centred care, empowering individuals to understand and manage their condition.

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) & Consultant Working

• Work in close collaboration with the Electrophysiology Consultant and wider cardiology MDT across East Kent Hospitals
• Actively participate in and contribute to regular cross-site arrhythmia MDT meetings, supporting clinical decision-making and patient management planning
• Liaise effectively with cardiology teams, physiologists, primary care, and tertiary centres to ensure seamless patient pathways
• Work closely with the other Arrhythmia Specialist Nurses across sites to support service delivery, continuity, and peer support

Service Development & Quality Improvement

• Contribute to the development and improvement of arrhythmia services across East Kent Hospitals, including clinics, virtual wards, and procedural pathways
• Work collaboratively with the Arrhythmia Nurse team across sites to standardise pathways and improve service delivery
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation projects
• Support implementation of evidence-based practice and national guidelines within arrhythmia care
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience, safety, and clinical outcomes

Education, Training & Professional Development

• Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers regarding arrhythmia conditions and treatments
• Support the development and education of nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues within cardiology across sites
• Engage in a structured development programme (if appointed at Band 6), working toward Band 7 competencies
• Undertake training in areas such as:• Clinical assessment skills
• Non-medical prescribing
• Advanced arrhythmia management

Specialist Service Development Opportunities

• Develop specialist interests in areas such as:• Cardiac devices (e.g. pacemakers, ICDs)
• Cardiac monitoring technologies
• Electrophysiology and rhythm interventions (e.g. ablation)
• Expand scope of practice in line with service needs and personal development goals, under supervision of the EP Consultant

Governance, Safety & Accountability

• Practice in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, and clinical governance frameworks
• Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to senior staff or consultants
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, carers, and staff

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026