Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated nurse who places patient care and experience at the heart of their practice. If you are driven by purpose and share our organisational values , we want to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering high quality, patient- centred care. In return we offer robust day to day support, excellent training and a genuine commitment to your personal and professional development, including access to ongoing CPD opportunities and funded study.
As a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse, you will carry out comprehensive nursing and holistic assessments for patient with Coronary Heart Disease. Your responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting complex clinical information to inform care decisions.
- Identifying early signs of deterioration to help prevent hospital admissions.
- Assessing social circumstances and providing tailored health education.
- Offering expert guidance on medication and lifestyle management.
In return we offer:
- A friendly, collaborative working environment.
- Career development through funded training and ongoing CPD opportunities.
- A team that values and supports your growth as a healthcare professional.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and want to work in a role where you can truly make a difference - apply today.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse with proven specialist knowledge and experience to join our growing team!
This is an rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the clinical outcomes and quality of life for individuals recovering from Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The roles involves acting as clinical expert, providing guidance and support to both primary and secondary care team, while working collaboratively with other community healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient-centred care.
We're looking for someone with a strong background and in-depth knowledge of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), who can apply their expertise to all aspects coronary heart disease management, including clinical assessment, service development and audit. Playing a key role in sharping and enhancing the quality of care we provide.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Nursing
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of formal post registration learning in cardiac field.
- The post holder will have sufficient knowledge acquired through (informal and formal) specialist training in order to be able to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with long term conditions.
- Experience in supervising / mentoring others.
- Experience in presenting/teaching in a group setting.
Desirable
- Clinical educator training completed.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly between the hours of 8.30am and 7pm Monday to Friday to deliver future service.
- Current valid driving licence & access to car.
- Able to manage the physical demands of the role including setting up of a practical and / or education session independently.
Desirable
- Knowledge of national exercise guidelines for patients with Coronary Heart Disease.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Nursing
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of formal post registration learning in cardiac field.
- The post holder will have sufficient knowledge acquired through (informal and formal) specialist training in order to be able to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with long term conditions.
- Experience in supervising / mentoring others.
- Experience in presenting/teaching in a group setting.
Desirable
- Clinical educator training completed.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly between the hours of 8.30am and 7pm Monday to Friday to deliver future service.
- Current valid driving licence & access to car.
- Able to manage the physical demands of the role including setting up of a practical and / or education session independently.
Desirable
- Knowledge of national exercise guidelines for patients with Coronary Heart Disease.
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).
