Job summary
ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, REDDITCH
COUNTYWIDE CARDIAC REHAB
NURSE
BAND 6
22.5 HRS
6 MONTHS FIXED TERM
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
enthusiastic individual to join the nurse led countywide Cardiac rehabilitation
specialist nurse team. The post is 6 months fixed term and will provide an
excellent professional development opportunity for someone with experience and
skills in cardiology
The ideal candidate will be a RGN
experienced in cardiology having worked at senior level.
The successful candidate will support the
existing cardiac rehabilitation service and be responsible for triaging
referrals, participating in clinics and exercise classes as outlined in the job
description.
Join us
and make a difference, we would be delighted to have you!
For further information or
to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Kerry O'Dowd, Lead Nurse for
Cardiology Specialist Teams via switchboard on 01905 763333 bleep 278.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 over 7,000 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
- There will be management guidance and training of the post holder. This will be managed on an individual basis and according to knowledge and training needs in accordance with local trust and national guidelines. There will be set competencies to achieve.
- To practice at all times within the nursing and midwifery council (NMC) code of conduct.
- To ensure practice is maintained according to National, local and trust policies and guidelines on coronary heart disease, the management of heart failure and surgical intervention.
- To give expert advice on management of cardiac patients including medication and further treatment options.
- To manage a caseload of patients.
- To take responsibility for own self development in liaison with line manager.
- 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.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/staff/relatives within the exercise programme.
- Have and maintain life support skills
- Advance clinical practice in line with service needs.
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- There will be management guidance and training of the post holder. This will be managed on an individual basis and according to knowledge and training needs in accordance with local trust and national guidelines. There will be set competencies to achieve.
- To practice at all times within the nursing and midwifery council (NMC) code of conduct.
- To ensure practice is maintained according to National, local and trust policies and guidelines on coronary heart disease, the management of heart failure and surgical intervention.
- To give expert advice on management of cardiac patients including medication and further treatment options.
- To manage a caseload of patients.
- To take responsibility for own self development in liaison with line manager.
- 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.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/staff/relatives within the exercise programme.
- Have and maintain life support skills
- Advance clinical practice in line with service needs.
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.
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.
Other
Essential
- Able to work autonomously within the boundaries of the role and skills.
- Demonstrates good communication skills; including emotional resilience, conflict management.
- Team working
- Ability to work flexibly within the confines of the team and service.
- Provides support to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Able to travel across site.
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.
- Able to evidence experience of chest pain assessment.
- ILS
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Independent working and autonomy.
- Previous Band 6 experience.
- 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.
Other
Essential
- Able to work autonomously within the boundaries of the role and skills.
- Demonstrates good communication skills; including emotional resilience, conflict management.
- Team working
- Ability to work flexibly within the confines of the team and service.
- Provides support to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Able to travel across site.
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.
- Able to evidence experience of chest pain assessment.
- ILS
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Independent working and autonomy.
- Previous Band 6 experience.
- 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).
