Job summary
Cardiac rehab specialist nurse - B5.
We are looking for a passionate and committed nurse who has the ability to work well and be flexible within a multi disciplinary team. They should have previous experience in caring for cardiology patients. our ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and work well within a team.
Helping to deliver a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme, providing secondary prevention, education and exercise supervision to patients who have experienced cardiac intervention or who have been diagnosed with Heart failure. Contributing to a multi disciplinary approach to the care of the cardiac patient.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will review and triage referrals, provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health professionals following cardiac surgery/intervention. They will support and assist in delivering cardiac rehab exercise/activity programme to patients. The role involves attending multidisciplinary meetings, providing input on physical and phycological care.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Level 1
- BLS
Desirable
- ILS Provider
- Recognised post registration cardiac course
- Clinical Educator/Supervisor Training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post registration cardiac ward/cardiac rehab experience
- Basic understanding of CHD
Desirable
- Understanding of NSF for CHD
- Knowledge of BACPR Standards for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT literate
- Able to initiate and manage change
- Able to demonstrate skills of health promotion
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Level 1
- BLS
Desirable
- ILS Provider
- Recognised post registration cardiac course
- Clinical Educator/Supervisor Training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post registration cardiac ward/cardiac rehab experience
- Basic understanding of CHD
Desirable
- Understanding of NSF for CHD
- Knowledge of BACPR Standards for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT literate
- Able to initiate and manage change
- Able to demonstrate skills of health promotion
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
