Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Nurse Cardiac Rehabilitation
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to join our clinical team within the Cardiac Rehabilitation service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Being a registered 1st level nurse with specialist knowledge you will be well-motivated and have a minimum of three years clinical experience at Band 5 preferably within CCU/Cardiology setting. Having continued your professional development you must also display evidence of management/leadership skills and hold a recognised teaching qualification. It is desirable to have experience of clinical audit and participation in research.
You will have a clinical caseload within the cardiac rehabilitation team and support the clinical rehabilitation team in delivering new and innovative clinical services by implementing research into clinical practice. The post holder will be multi-site based which will include working in the National Centre for Sports Science Medicine (NCSEM) based at Loughborough University and other UHL and non-UHL sites.
This is a 6 month secondment post. The post is open to suitably qualified nurses with relevant clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the rehabilitation of patients with cardiac diseases (across all phases of rehabilitation at all UHL sites to include an individual assessment and post rehabilitation patient exits, outpatient classes and education as appropriate). To be a core member of the multi-disciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation specialist team delivering high quality, clinically effective care and patient experience, utilising research in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice. Act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the patients and carers and multi-professional team, within their specialist service. Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the service/specialty. Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area. |
Support the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the specialty.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours |
Relevant undergraduate degree/diploma. BSc Nursing. Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake |
Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise with at least 3 years Post-Registration experience at band 5 or above. Specialist knowledge in cardiac care. Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice. Evidence of continued professional development. Experience of supervising team members |
Effective communicator. Diplomatic. Flexibility. Assertive and confident |
Personal and professional maturity. Sound clinical judgement and reasoning. Ability to work independently. Evidence of continuing professional development. Recognition of own limitations |
Evidence of successful change management. Ability to prioritise. Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team. Good verbal and written skills. Effective communicator and negotiator. Acts as a clinical role model and mentor, supporter of learners within the department, Computer literacy |
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- relevant undergraduate degree/ diploma BSc Nursing
- evidence of post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
- MSc Nursing or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
- at least 3 years Post-Registration experience at band 5 or above
- Specialist knowledge in cardiac care.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Exercise Testing and Prescription in Long term conditions.
- Previous experience or knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator
- Diplomatic and Flexible
Desirable criteria
- Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead
Leadership and education
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Able to influence other professional groups
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amye Goddard
- Job title
- Senior Specialist Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2583986
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Paget house, 2 West street
Leicester
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LE1 6XP
- Telephone
- 0116 502 7298
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