Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse, Band 6, Part-time 22.5 hours per week available
To assist in the provision of a highly specialised cardiac rehabilitation programme of care, support, exercise and education. To encourage and motivate risk factor reduction and psychological adaption for patients and their carers diagnosed with cardiac conditions pre and post revascularisation/ treatment. To liaise, support and be an expert resource for the multi-disciplinary team from secondary, primary and tertiary care involved with the care and rehabilitation of cardiac patients.
The hours are at WCH predominantly but may have to work cross site at times.
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate expertise within cardiac rehabilitation field. Identify and assessing patients with a wide variety of cardiac symptoms, providing specialist advice and guidance to patients and other members of the MDT. This role provides education, counselling and reassurance to patients.
To act as a role model for other Health care professions, acting as a patient advocate. To Provide along with the MDT an out patient exercise programme. To provide an initial assessment and clinical support for exercise.
Maintain accurate records, take part in the NACR audit.
Maintain and continue professional development within the role.
Comply with NMC and all relevant codes of conduct at all times.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Immediate life support
Desirable
- BACPR principles and practical implication of exercise training for cardiac patients or will in to undertake BACPR Level 1 & 2
- Heart Manual facilitator or willing to undertake
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Coronary revascularisation procedures
- Awareness of cardiac investigations
- Awareness of BACPR and NACR principles
- NMC code of professional conduct
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Awareness of national and local targets for coronary heart disease
- Cardiology experience
- Work within a Cardiology area
- Leadership
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Councelling skills willing to undertake CBT Training
- Dealing with Patient complaints / incidents
- Equality legislation and best practice
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised within the MDT
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines
- Ability to motivate both patients and staff
- Ability to promote service development
- IT skills
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Willing ness to development by expansion of the role
Desirable
- Leadership skills and Motivation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to change
- Ability to work and travel independently throughout trust
- Flexible approach
- Enthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Immediate life support
Desirable
- BACPR principles and practical implication of exercise training for cardiac patients or will in to undertake BACPR Level 1 & 2
- Heart Manual facilitator or willing to undertake
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Coronary revascularisation procedures
- Awareness of cardiac investigations
- Awareness of BACPR and NACR principles
- NMC code of professional conduct
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Awareness of national and local targets for coronary heart disease
- Cardiology experience
- Work within a Cardiology area
- Leadership
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Councelling skills willing to undertake CBT Training
- Dealing with Patient complaints / incidents
- Equality legislation and best practice
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised within the MDT
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines
- Ability to motivate both patients and staff
- Ability to promote service development
- IT skills
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Willing ness to development by expansion of the role
Desirable
- Leadership skills and Motivation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to change
- Ability to work and travel independently throughout trust
- Flexible approach
- Enthusiastic
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).
