Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist, this role is suitable for a Nurse or Physiotherapist. The post holder will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme for patients with cardiac conditions.
We will consider full time (37.5 hours to cover Powys) or part time/job share applications (18.75 hours to cover North Powys and 18.75 to cover Mid/South Powys).
Main duties of the job
To deliver a comprehensive, high quality evidenced based Cardiac Rehabilitation service in collaboration with the Multi-disciplinary Teams across Primary, Community and Secondary Care along integrated pathways of care in Powys.
Actively contribute to the planning and development of the Cardiac and Heart Failure services across Powys within the Community Cardiology Service.
This role will include delivery of exercise based cardiac rehabilitation in community settings across Powys, as well as patient assessment, medication review, appropriate follow up and evaluation of outcome measures.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or Physiotherapy or equivalent experience
- Live registration with the NMC or HCPC as applicable
- Post registration specialist training / supplementary qualifications to Masters level in Cardiac/Heart Failure / rehabilitation or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescriber or willingness to commence Independent Prescriber training within 1 year
Desirable
- Teaching qualification / Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or evidence of teaching skills/clinical educator
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous clinical experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and rehabilitation of cardiac patients
- Comprehensive knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise prescription
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Experience of setting up and leading patient groups
- Evidence the ability to critically review care assessments, plans of care and concerns and investigations
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level
- Effective multi-agency team player including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Demonstrate evidence of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Ability to implement change effectively
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel and work in a variety of sites based on need
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or Physiotherapy or equivalent experience
- Live registration with the NMC or HCPC as applicable
- Post registration specialist training / supplementary qualifications to Masters level in Cardiac/Heart Failure / rehabilitation or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescriber or willingness to commence Independent Prescriber training within 1 year
Desirable
- Teaching qualification / Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or evidence of teaching skills/clinical educator
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous clinical experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and rehabilitation of cardiac patients
- Comprehensive knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise prescription
- Knowledge and skills to manage patients with complex needs
- Experience of setting up and leading patient groups
- Evidence the ability to critically review care assessments, plans of care and concerns and investigations
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level
- Effective multi-agency team player including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Demonstrate evidence of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Ability to implement change effectively
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel and work in a variety of sites based on need
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs
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).
