Job summary
COUNTYWIDE
CARDIAC REHABILITATION NURSE
BAND 6
37.5 HRS PER
WEEK
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 at Worcester Acute Hospital.
The position would suit someone
with previous sound cardiac or related knowledge who is currently a senior B5
or above.
You will facilitate the management
of your own caseload of patients and support the phase 3 fitness classes 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 will be required to support services on
all 3 sites.
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:
Sally Baker, Lead Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Tel:01905
733710.
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
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 more than 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
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.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
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 DETAILS OF THE POST.
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 DETAILS OF THE POST.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub-part 1 or 2 of the professional register
- 1st degree or working towards.
- Cardiology care course or equivalent.
- Willingness for further study.
Desirable
- BACPR training / 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
Desirable
- Independent working and autonomy.
- Familiar with Echo reports, 24 hour tapes and other cardiology investigation results.
- Advanced Life Support.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills; including emotional resilience, conflict management.
- Able to work autonomously within the boundaries of the role and skills.
- Ability to work flexibly within the confines of the team and service.
- Provides support to all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient centred care
- Able to travel across site.
- Committed to quality improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub-part 1 or 2 of the professional register
- 1st degree or working towards.
- Cardiology care course or equivalent.
- Willingness for further study.
Desirable
- BACPR training / 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
Desirable
- Independent working and autonomy.
- Familiar with Echo reports, 24 hour tapes and other cardiology investigation results.
- Advanced Life Support.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills; including emotional resilience, conflict management.
- Able to work autonomously within the boundaries of the role and skills.
- Ability to work flexibly within the confines of the team and service.
- Provides support to all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient centred care
- Able to travel across site.
- Committed to quality improvement.
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).
