Job summary
15 Hours Per Week 12 month Fixed Term/Secondment
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the St Helens Community Cardiac Service. Experience of working within the cardiology environment, with evidence of clinical knowledge and skills of caring for cardiac patients is essential.
The role involves supporting patients following a cardiac diagnosis such as an MI, cardiac bypass surgery or heart failure, to assist in the patient's recovery, improve their health and wellbeing by providing evidence based clinical practise and knowledge. The role also includes supporting the therapy team in delivering a cardiac rehabilitation exercise programme.
The successful candidate will work in as part of a nurse led service working alongside the cardiac nurses, heart failure nurses and therapy staff undertaking a variety of duties. Potential candidates are welcome to contact the service to discuss the role in more detail.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for Adults is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for cardiac patients with a variety of cardiac conditions.
- To work autonomously and manage own specialist defined patient caseload.
- To deliver cardiac rehabilitation programmes phase 11 and 111.
- To be involved in developing specialised, evidence-based service delivery which is linked to both local and national targets.
- Liaise with all members of the MDT involved in patient care including GP, Cardiologists, etc.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Complete a holistic assessment of risk factors and offer appropriate lifestyle advice includes exercise and educational component as well as psychological support and lifestyle modifications.
- Refer patient to appropriate services for ongoing care.
- Deliver nurse led clinics and home visits post cardiac event clinics where patients recovery symptoms and treatments are assessed.
- Advise/undertake drug titration and post MI clinics
- Collection and input of NACR (National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Work in collaboration in the development and delivery of coronary heart disease training for the Primary Healthcare Team
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for cardiac patients with a variety of cardiac conditions.
- To work autonomously and manage own specialist defined patient caseload.
- To deliver cardiac rehabilitation programmes phase 11 and 111.
- To be involved in developing specialised, evidence-based service delivery which is linked to both local and national targets.
- Liaise with all members of the MDT involved in patient care including GP, Cardiologists, etc.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Complete a holistic assessment of risk factors and offer appropriate lifestyle advice includes exercise and educational component as well as psychological support and lifestyle modifications.
- Refer patient to appropriate services for ongoing care.
- Deliver nurse led clinics and home visits post cardiac event clinics where patients recovery symptoms and treatments are assessed.
- Advise/undertake drug titration and post MI clinics
- Collection and input of NACR (National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Work in collaboration in the development and delivery of coronary heart disease training for the Primary Healthcare Team
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal
- To report and record any untoward incidents
- To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Offer clinical supervision to other colleagues
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of an education program for key areas
- Be involved in staff education and development
- Maintain and develop personal knowledge and skills in the field of cardiology nursing
- Develop audit skills and undertake training as required
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Assist with relevant audit projects.
- Work in collaboration with the audit department to ensure correct data entry
- Assist with the development of appropriate audit tools and database
- Assist in collecting all the required information
- Assist with measures to improve performance as required
- To comply with the Data Protection Policy of the Trust
- Involvement in research projects as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for cardiac patients with a variety of cardiac conditions.
- To work autonomously and manage own specialist defined patient caseload.
- To deliver cardiac rehabilitation programmes phase 11 and 111.
- To be involved in developing specialised, evidence-based service delivery which is linked to both local and national targets.
- Liaise with all members of the MDT involved in patient care including GP, Cardiologists, etc.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Complete a holistic assessment of risk factors and offer appropriate lifestyle advice includes exercise and educational component as well as psychological support and lifestyle modifications.
- Refer patient to appropriate services for ongoing care.
- Deliver nurse led clinics and home visits post cardiac event clinics where patients recovery symptoms and treatments are assessed.
- Advise/undertake drug titration and post MI clinics
- Collection and input of NACR (National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Work in collaboration in the development and delivery of coronary heart disease training for the Primary Healthcare Team
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal
- To report and record any untoward incidents
- To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Offer clinical supervision to other colleagues
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of an education program for key areas
- Be involved in staff education and development
- Maintain and develop personal knowledge and skills in the field of cardiology nursing
- Develop audit skills and undertake training as required
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Assist with relevant audit projects.
- Work in collaboration with the audit department to ensure correct data entry
- Assist with the development of appropriate audit tools and database
- Assist in collecting all the required information
- Assist with measures to improve performance as required
- To comply with the Data Protection Policy of the Trust
- Involvement in research projects as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree Level Education or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- ILS
- Independent Prescriber
- Clinical Skills and Examination Course
- Relevant Cardiology Study or Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a nurse in cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of managing cardiac patients in the community setting
- Knowledge and experience of cardiac drugs and titration
- Involvement with community cardiac clinics
- Experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation
- Experience of working on coronary care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work across professional boundaries
- Ability to prioritise work and organise time efficiently
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Work unsupervised and use own initiative
Desirable
- Competency in clinical history taking, care planning and interpretation of cardiac investigations
- Ability to demonstrate leadership
Other
Essential
- Highly self-motivated, conscientious in approach and pays attention to detail.
- Desire to do things better, to improve, to be more effective and efficient.
- Able to measure progress against target
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree Level Education or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- ILS
- Independent Prescriber
- Clinical Skills and Examination Course
- Relevant Cardiology Study or Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a nurse in cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of managing cardiac patients in the community setting
- Knowledge and experience of cardiac drugs and titration
- Involvement with community cardiac clinics
- Experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation
- Experience of working on coronary care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work across professional boundaries
- Ability to prioritise work and organise time efficiently
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Work unsupervised and use own initiative
Desirable
- Competency in clinical history taking, care planning and interpretation of cardiac investigations
- Ability to demonstrate leadership
Other
Essential
- Highly self-motivated, conscientious in approach and pays attention to detail.
- Desire to do things better, to improve, to be more effective and efficient.
- Able to measure progress against target
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).
