Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Integrated Primary Care Cardiac Rehab Nurse to join Nottingham CityCares Integrated Primary Care Cardiac Service on a permanent contract working 28.5 hours per week.
The service is forward thinking and dynamic and provides evidence-based assessments and follow ups for individuals requiring urgent and routine symptom management and provision of various therapies in the community as well as rehabilitation and education in both home and clinic settings.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and conscientious professional with cardiac experience. The team will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity for postgraduate and specialist training to enable them to build on their current cardiac knowledge enabling them to support patients to be independent in their community. You will undertake routine clinical management of patients with cardiac needs in an integrated manner within the service pathway. Within the wider service you will be involved in audit, development of practice and take an active role in case management.
For further information please contact Joseph Major or Victoria Chow on 0115 883 4733.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, also be able to work in an integrated manner and flexibly within the team and be confident in decision making. You must be willing to undertake specialist training as required. You will need to hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for this role.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers within the Primary Care Cardiac Service
- To promote the health of patients in the community who are at risk from and who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
- To be responsible for designated patients with the support of the caseload holders.
- To plan, deliver and evaluate individual cardiac rehabilitation packages, managing heart failure patients liaising and referring on appropriately to all other relevant agencies and services.
- To actively participate in the delivery of community based cardiac rehabilitation exercise classes.
Dimensions
- To Hold and manage a designated caseload supported by the team with ongoing follow ups.
- Supporting group sessions of cardiac rehabilitation as appropriate within the community
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of cardiac rehabilitation to address peoples health and well-being needs. Support patients with heart failure supported by specialist heart failure nurses.
- Provide secondary prevention strategies to TIA patients to reduce cardiovascular risk
- Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs to individuals specifically raising awareness of cardiovascular disease
- Contribute to the development of new services to meet the needs of patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
- Implement the provision of evidence-based/ best practice.
- Actively encourage patient and carer feedback about the Primary Care Cardiac Service
- Maintain a high standard of care to patients and carers.
- Contribute to the continual improvement of the service.
- Maintain a professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct.
- Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management systems
- Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
- Promote and maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure
- CityCare and Professional standards are met.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with other statutory bodies, community groups and voluntary agencies with the aim of reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease and improving access to services in high-risk groups within local communities.
- Plan and take part in health promotion projects.
- Be responsible for own time and caseload management
- Support effective team working across the Integrated primary care cardiac service and promoting MDT working.
- To manage complex situations with a vulnerable client group. To respond rapidly to the constantly changing environment and client needs. To continually risk assess situations.
- Educate, train and advise other health and social care workers, students and any other person involved in working with cardiovascular disease clients.
- Be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognises ones own limitations.
- Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students
- Participate in the development of other team members.
- Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
- Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Contribute to the implementation of service developments.
- Participate in the PDR/KSF process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives
- Attend mandatory training and keep an up to date record of attendance.
- Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of Nottingham CityCare Partnership.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, in line with Professional Standards, seeking advice from senior staff as appropriate and having an awareness of own development needs.
- Ensure that confidentiality and data protection is adhered to at all times
- Practice in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers within the Primary Care Cardiac Service
- To promote the health of patients in the community who are at risk from and who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
- To be responsible for designated patients with the support of the caseload holders.
- To plan, deliver and evaluate individual cardiac rehabilitation packages, managing heart failure patients liaising and referring on appropriately to all other relevant agencies and services.
- To actively participate in the delivery of community based cardiac rehabilitation exercise classes.
Dimensions
- To Hold and manage a designated caseload supported by the team with ongoing follow ups.
- Supporting group sessions of cardiac rehabilitation as appropriate within the community
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of cardiac rehabilitation to address peoples health and well-being needs. Support patients with heart failure supported by specialist heart failure nurses.
- Provide secondary prevention strategies to TIA patients to reduce cardiovascular risk
- Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs to individuals specifically raising awareness of cardiovascular disease
- Contribute to the development of new services to meet the needs of patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
- Implement the provision of evidence-based/ best practice.
- Actively encourage patient and carer feedback about the Primary Care Cardiac Service
- Maintain a high standard of care to patients and carers.
- Contribute to the continual improvement of the service.
- Maintain a professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct.
- Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management systems
- Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
- Promote and maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure
- CityCare and Professional standards are met.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with other statutory bodies, community groups and voluntary agencies with the aim of reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease and improving access to services in high-risk groups within local communities.
- Plan and take part in health promotion projects.
- Be responsible for own time and caseload management
- Support effective team working across the Integrated primary care cardiac service and promoting MDT working.
- To manage complex situations with a vulnerable client group. To respond rapidly to the constantly changing environment and client needs. To continually risk assess situations.
- Educate, train and advise other health and social care workers, students and any other person involved in working with cardiovascular disease clients.
- Be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognises ones own limitations.
- Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students
- Participate in the development of other team members.
- Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
- Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Contribute to the implementation of service developments.
- Participate in the PDR/KSF process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives
- Attend mandatory training and keep an up to date record of attendance.
- Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of Nottingham CityCare Partnership.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, in line with Professional Standards, seeking advice from senior staff as appropriate and having an awareness of own development needs.
- Ensure that confidentiality and data protection is adhered to at all times
- Practice in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge relating to cardiovascular disease
- Up to date knowledge of health promotion
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective written skills
- IT literate
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Motivated and resourceful
- Evidence of working effectively in a team.
- Evidence of prioritisation skills
- Organisational skills
- Able to use own initiative, be proactive and work autonomously without supervision.
- Able to work with groups and individuals
- Friendly and approachable
- Stays calm under pressure
Desirable
- Cardiac rehabilitation/cardiology
- Evidence of CPD appropriate to role
- Teaching skills
- Supervision skills
- Ability to support others and delegate
- Assertiveness
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification on part 1 of the register
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community, health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation or cardiology
Experience
Essential
- Recent post registration experience of working with patients with cardiovascular disease
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care setting
- Experience in a cardiology/cardiac rehabilitation setting
- Experience delivering health promotion/facilitating lifestyle change
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work out of hours
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge relating to cardiovascular disease
- Up to date knowledge of health promotion
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective written skills
- IT literate
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Motivated and resourceful
- Evidence of working effectively in a team.
- Evidence of prioritisation skills
- Organisational skills
- Able to use own initiative, be proactive and work autonomously without supervision.
- Able to work with groups and individuals
- Friendly and approachable
- Stays calm under pressure
Desirable
- Cardiac rehabilitation/cardiology
- Evidence of CPD appropriate to role
- Teaching skills
- Supervision skills
- Ability to support others and delegate
- Assertiveness
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification on part 1 of the register
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community, health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation or cardiology
Experience
Essential
- Recent post registration experience of working with patients with cardiovascular disease
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care setting
- Experience in a cardiology/cardiac rehabilitation setting
- Experience delivering health promotion/facilitating lifestyle change
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work out of hours
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.
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).
