Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse to join our Cardiac Health and Rehabilitation programme based in Hanwell Health Center as part of the Imperial Healthcare Cardiovascular Health Services.
The Service provides care to patients who have been discharged from hospital and are attending the cardiac health and rehabilitation programme.
You will be a Registered Nurse with post registration experience including a least 2 years cardiac experience at senior level preferably in both cardiology and cardiothoracics.
You will also have experience of working within a cardiac rehabilitation setting or be very enthusiastic about this area of work. You will be self motivated, possess good organisational skills, and be able to work alone and as part of a team.
In conjunction with the Lead Nurse and the multi-skilled cardiac health and rehabilitation team you will be responsible for the continuing development of the service, as well as assessing and managing a caseload of patients and participating in the Cardiac classes. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on cardiovascular disease and associated treatments and issues.
You will be taking part in ongoing audit and research activities to maintain quality care provision. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to be committed to sharing of good practice, development of robust professional networks and support of colleagues.
Main duties of the job
- Support the cardiac rehab team day to day to ensure the programme runs effectively and efficiently
- Provide in-patient services when required to identify and recruit patients and their families.
- Assess the risk factors and needs of patients with cardiovascular disease and plan an agreed package of care with the patient
- In line with the cardiac rehab protocol undertake full nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient, and families/carers. to provide specific expert nursing care, advice, support and counselling where necessary.
- To communicate complex information following assessments and analyse information which is sensitive to patients/carers and health professionals.
- Support the supervised exercise sessions of the cardiac rehab programme and deliver health education sessions as required.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Post Registration qualification in Cardiology/ related subject
- Registered Nurse Prescriber
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years recent experience of working with people following a cardiac event. Experience of working in a cardiac rehabilitation team
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Experience of implementing change in practice
- Experience of evaluating clinical nursing care
Desirable
- Experience of case managing patients over a period of time
- Involvement in planning and conducting audits
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes
- Understanding of the principles of health promotion
- Knowledge of national policies & directives that impact on service delivery (CHD NSF, NICE)
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Undertaken courses related to Cardiac rehabilitation
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Post Registration qualification in Cardiology/ related subject
- Registered Nurse Prescriber
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years recent experience of working with people following a cardiac event. Experience of working in a cardiac rehabilitation team
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Experience of implementing change in practice
- Experience of evaluating clinical nursing care
Desirable
- Experience of case managing patients over a period of time
- Involvement in planning and conducting audits
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes
- Understanding of the principles of health promotion
- Knowledge of national policies & directives that impact on service delivery (CHD NSF, NICE)
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Undertaken courses related to Cardiac rehabilitation
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
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).
