Job summary
- Are you a nurse with an interest in cardiology?
- Are you passionate about supporting patients with long term conditions to manage their health and enjoy life to their fullest?
- Do you have the confidence to work alone and within a team, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative person to work in a community cardiac rehabilitation team. We are particularly looking for someone with either community or cadiology experience.
The role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, who is keen provide education and motivate patients in their rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
To support the entry of suitable patients into the community cardiology service
To provide evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
To answer correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
To supervise, manage and support the development of junior staff within community cardiology
To take part in the education of other professionals in the field of heart failure/arrhythmia and cardiac rehabilitation
When required contribute expertise and clinical support to other staff within community cardiology
To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the community cardiology service.
About us
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request.
- We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
- Previous applicants need not apply.
MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the entry of suitable patients into the community cardiology service
To provide evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
To answer correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
To supervise, manage and support the development of junior staff within community cardiology
To take part in the education of other professionals in the field of heart failure/arrhythmia and cardiac rehabilitation
When required contribute expertise and clinical support to other staff within community cardiology
To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the community cardiology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the entry of suitable patients into the community cardiology service
To provide evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
To answer correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
To supervise, manage and support the development of junior staff within community cardiology
To take part in the education of other professionals in the field of heart failure/arrhythmia and cardiac rehabilitation
When required contribute expertise and clinical support to other staff within community cardiology
To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the community cardiology service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Part 1 of the NMC register)
- Educated to degree level or on degree pathway
Desirable
- Accredited cardiac care course at degree level (or equivalent)
- Advanced communication skills course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of health promotion
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of autonomous working
Special knowledge / expertise
Essential
- Experience of working with Cardiac patients
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients who have had myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
Essential
- Team worker committed to ensuring that patients receive an excellent and high standard of service
- Highly motivated, flexible and confident working alone
Practical / intellectual skills
Essential
- Standard IT skills
- Able to reach dispersed sites with equipment in a timely manner
MCH values
Essential
- Being caring and compassionate, Working in partnership, Delivering quality and value
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Part 1 of the NMC register)
- Educated to degree level or on degree pathway
Desirable
- Accredited cardiac care course at degree level (or equivalent)
- Advanced communication skills course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of health promotion
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of autonomous working
Special knowledge / expertise
Essential
- Experience of working with Cardiac patients
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients who have had myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
Essential
- Team worker committed to ensuring that patients receive an excellent and high standard of service
- Highly motivated, flexible and confident working alone
Practical / intellectual skills
Essential
- Standard IT skills
- Able to reach dispersed sites with equipment in a timely manner
MCH values
Essential
- Being caring and compassionate, Working in partnership, Delivering quality and value
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).
Additional information
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).
