Job summary
COUNTYWIDE
CARDIAC REHAB NURSE SPECIALIST
ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, REDDITCH
BAND 6
22.5 HRS
PERMANENT
This is an exciting opportunity for
an enthusiastic, confident, well-motivated, autonomous RGN, who works well in a
team, as well as on their own, to join our team of Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses
and will be based at the Alexandra Hospital.
The position would suit someone
with previous sound cardiac or related knowledge who is currently a senior Band
5 or above.
Our ideal applicant will have
excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, you will have drive,
vision and initiative to motivate others and develop this service. Excellent
decision making skills and evidence of continuous professional development are
essential and you must also have experience of working in both cardiology and a
multi-professional environment.
If you have a desire to work in
this proactive, friendly team and have experience in delivering care to
patients requiring cardiac rehab we are keen to receive your application.
Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.
For further
information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Linda
Barratt Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse ext 43882 or Kerry O'Dowd, Lead
Nurse for Cardiology Speciailst Teams on 01905 733948, Extn. 30710 or via
switchboard on 01905 763333 bleep 278.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported to facilitate the management of your own caseload of patients and support the phase 3 fitness classes at the Alexandra Hospital and Evesham gym as an essential part of the role. You will also need to have excellent written skills, be computer literate and hold a clean driving licence. This post is Countywide and the successful applicant may be required to support services on all 3 sites.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a countywide cardiac rehabilitation service that delivers education, advice and tailoredexercise programmes to patients with acute and chronic coronary syndromes, post surgical patients and heart failure patients.
- To give expert advice on management of cardiac patients including medication and further treatment options.
- To manage a caseload of patients.
- To act as a clinical advisor on cardiac rehabilitation to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in updating CHD guidelines, protocols in line with clinical governance guidelines.
- Promote rehabilitation patient autonomy as a focus of care.
- Make contact with patients during acute episode and perform risk factor assessments.
- Review patient notes to ensure all MI/Heart Surgery/ACS patients are seen for advice/support, and relevant investigations are requested in line with trust guidelines and cardiology teams.
- To participate in cardiac rehab Phases I III as per BACPR guidelines
- To act as the patients advocate by discussing treatment approaches, writing letters to consultants/GPs to maintain a good quality of life for patients while reducing risk factors.
- To see inpatients/outpatients for pre surgery/investigations advice support
- To provide a support line for rehabilitation/RACPC/Angiography patients and relatives to reduce anxiety for all clients involved/beneficiary of cardiac rehab service.
- To work closely with the Cardiac Rehabilitation fitness instructor maintaining a team approach to high standards of care.
- Have and maintain life support skills
- Advance clinical practice in line with service needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a countywide cardiac rehabilitation service that delivers education, advice and tailoredexercise programmes to patients with acute and chronic coronary syndromes, post surgical patients and heart failure patients.
- To give expert advice on management of cardiac patients including medication and further treatment options.
- To manage a caseload of patients.
- To act as a clinical advisor on cardiac rehabilitation to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in updating CHD guidelines, protocols in line with clinical governance guidelines.
- Promote rehabilitation patient autonomy as a focus of care.
- Make contact with patients during acute episode and perform risk factor assessments.
- Review patient notes to ensure all MI/Heart Surgery/ACS patients are seen for advice/support, and relevant investigations are requested in line with trust guidelines and cardiology teams.
- To participate in cardiac rehab Phases I III as per BACPR guidelines
- To act as the patients advocate by discussing treatment approaches, writing letters to consultants/GPs to maintain a good quality of life for patients while reducing risk factors.
- To see inpatients/outpatients for pre surgery/investigations advice support
- To provide a support line for rehabilitation/RACPC/Angiography patients and relatives to reduce anxiety for all clients involved/beneficiary of cardiac rehab service.
- To work closely with the Cardiac Rehabilitation fitness instructor maintaining a team approach to high standards of care.
- Have and maintain life support skills
- Advance clinical practice in line with service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on subpart 1 or 2 of the professional register.
- 1st degree or working towards.
- Cardiology care course or equivalent.
- Willingness for further study.
Desirable
- BACPR training and competencies.
Experience
Essential
- Cardiology setting. Should have minimum of 2 years experience.
- Excellent ECG interpretation.
- Up-to-date knowledge of cardiac conditions. Including acute and chronic coronary syndromes, arrhythmia management, Heart failure.
- Knowledge of national and local guidelines relating to cardiac conditions.
- Able to evidence experience of chest pain assessment.
- ILS.
- Computer literacy.
- Able to travel across site
Desirable
- Independent working and autonomy.
- Familiar with Echo reports, 24 hour tapes and other cardiology investigation results.
- Advanced Life Support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on subpart 1 or 2 of the professional register.
- 1st degree or working towards.
- Cardiology care course or equivalent.
- Willingness for further study.
Desirable
- BACPR training and competencies.
Experience
Essential
- Cardiology setting. Should have minimum of 2 years experience.
- Excellent ECG interpretation.
- Up-to-date knowledge of cardiac conditions. Including acute and chronic coronary syndromes, arrhythmia management, Heart failure.
- Knowledge of national and local guidelines relating to cardiac conditions.
- Able to evidence experience of chest pain assessment.
- ILS.
- Computer literacy.
- Able to travel across site
Desirable
- Independent working and autonomy.
- Familiar with Echo reports, 24 hour tapes and other cardiology investigation results.
- Advanced Life Support.
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).
