Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our forward thinking and supportive team in Cardiac Rehabilitation, which is an integral part of the Cardiology service within ABUHB.
We are a forward thinking service who integrate fully with all levels of the MDT (Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Exercise Physiologists, OT's, Dietitians, etc) and work closely with the BACPR and NACR.
Main duties of the job
You will have responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of care to patients with CAD, valve disease, arrhythmia's and heart failure, who are referred for Cardiac Rehabilitation following a cardiac event, surgery or cardiac intervention.
You will be responsible for providing an individualised, health education and rehabilitation programme and assist patients in adopting a healthier lifestyle by appropriately managing identified risk factors.
To be considered for this post you must either have experience in cardiac rehab or a relevant background in cardiology or long term conditions management. You must have evidence of continuous professional development and education and possess excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
You will assist in the development and progression of the CR service and in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are both equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- First level nurse
- Graduate in Nursing
- Post basic registration at band 5 in cardiac environment
- Evidence of post registration development
Desirable
- Health promotion training
- Post registration teaching/research training
- Non mediacl/supplementary presriber
- Masters qualification
- Post registration cardiac course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 grade in a cardiac nursing environment
- Experience of managing own work load
- Experience in teaching and providing professional support to nurses and other colleagues
- Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience of practice in a primary care setting
- Health promotion/education or rehabilitation experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Clinical competence in cardiology nursing
- Knowledge and understanding of the specialty
- Clinical leadership skills
- Fully competent with Microsoft packages Word and Excel
- Teaching and presenting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Patient advocacy
- Willingness to participate in research, conferences and publications
Desirable
- Physical assessment course - Degree module
- Supplementary prescribing module
- Completion of non-medical referral for diagnostic imaging course
- Knowledge/ experience of research and audit
- Counselling skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to represent the HB
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Able to prioritise work and work effectively
- Can work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
- Self- motivated proactive and innovative
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
- Flexible approach to working patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- First level nurse
- Graduate in Nursing
- Post basic registration at band 5 in cardiac environment
- Evidence of post registration development
Desirable
- Health promotion training
- Post registration teaching/research training
- Non mediacl/supplementary presriber
- Masters qualification
- Post registration cardiac course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 grade in a cardiac nursing environment
- Experience of managing own work load
- Experience in teaching and providing professional support to nurses and other colleagues
- Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience of practice in a primary care setting
- Health promotion/education or rehabilitation experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Clinical competence in cardiology nursing
- Knowledge and understanding of the specialty
- Clinical leadership skills
- Fully competent with Microsoft packages Word and Excel
- Teaching and presenting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Patient advocacy
- Willingness to participate in research, conferences and publications
Desirable
- Physical assessment course - Degree module
- Supplementary prescribing module
- Completion of non-medical referral for diagnostic imaging course
- Knowledge/ experience of research and audit
- Counselling skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to represent the HB
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Able to prioritise work and work effectively
- Can work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
- Self- motivated proactive and innovative
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
- Flexible approach to working patterns
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).
