Job summary Closing Date: 12 November 2024 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 13 November 2024 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20 November 2024 To provide community cardiac rehabilitation services to patients following myocardial infarction, pre and post revascularisation under the supervision of the specialist cardiac nurses. The role will involve supporting delivery of a comprehensive, structured exercise and education programmes and also working in home & clinic settings. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, health professionals and voluntary sector, concentrating particularly on engaging vulnerable and 'hard to reach' groups. Main duties of the job To assess, plan, provide and evaluate the cardiac rehabilitation needs of individuals following myocardial infarction, revascularisation or cardiac surgery under the supervision of the specialist cardiac nurses. To offer and provide lifestyle advice, support and treatment, assisting the patient in identifying risk factors for CVD and initiating change and referring on to appropriate services as necessary. Providing psychological support and interventions / escalation as necessary. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-24-6719379 Job locations St Lukes Hospital, BD5 0NA little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Job description Job responsibilities To assess, plan, provide and evaluate the cardiac rehabilitation needs of individuals following myocardial infarction, revascularisation or cardiac surgery under the supervision of the specialist cardiac nurses. 1.2 To offer and provide lifestyle advice, support and treatment, assisting the patient in identifying risk factors for CVD and initiating change and referring on to appropriate services as necessary. 1.3 Providing psychological support and interventions / escalation as necessary. 1.4 Be sensitive to the cultural needs of patients from minority ethnic groups, including the use of interpreters as necessary. 1.5. Provide education and support to families and carers ensuring they have access to appropriate information. 1.6 Liaise with community and secondary care colleagues and other professionals as required with regard to the patients individual care, medication and other needs. 1.7 Deliver stages 0- 5 cardiac rehabilitation according to local guidelines 1.8 Responsible for monitoring patient status during exercise and responding appropriately. 1.9 Using appropriate clinical equipment assess and monitor patients progress and act on abnormal results. 2.0 Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards. 2.1 Take responsibility for supervision of the health care assistants working within the service under the guidance of the specialist nurses. Job description Job responsibilities To assess, plan, provide and evaluate the cardiac rehabilitation needs of individuals following myocardial infarction, revascularisation or cardiac surgery under the supervision of the specialist cardiac nurses. 1.2 To offer and provide lifestyle advice, support and treatment, assisting the patient in identifying risk factors for CVD and initiating change and referring on to appropriate services as necessary. 1.3 Providing psychological support and interventions / escalation as necessary. 1.4 Be sensitive to the cultural needs of patients from minority ethnic groups, including the use of interpreters as necessary. 1.5. Provide education and support to families and carers ensuring they have access to appropriate information. 1.6 Liaise with community and secondary care colleagues and other professionals as required with regard to the patients individual care, medication and other needs. 1.7 Deliver stages 0- 5 cardiac rehabilitation according to local guidelines 1.8 Responsible for monitoring patient status during exercise and responding appropriately. 1.9 Using appropriate clinical equipment assess and monitor patients progress and act on abnormal results. 2.0 Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards. 2.1 Take responsibility for supervision of the health care assistants working within the service under the guidance of the specialist nurses. Person Specification Experience Essential At least 12 months post registration experience in cardiac, acute medicine or community nursing. Experience in working with vulnerable groups Desirable Heart failure care experience Skills Essential Car driver / owner with vehicle to use for work Ability to work autonomously Excellent communication skills Clinical assessment skills Ability to support more junior members of the team and students Must be computer literate Needs to have an awareness of quality issues, audit and evaluation Evidence of ongoing professional development Must be willing to undertake further training and education as required. Venepuncture Desirable Fluent in a South Asian language eg Urdu, Bengali Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, level 1 Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent or able to work towards ) Desirable Post registration cardiac nursing qualification (eg ENB 124, CHD diploma) BACR qualification Person Specification Experience Essential At least 12 months post registration experience in cardiac, acute medicine or community nursing. Experience in working with vulnerable groups Desirable Heart failure care experience Skills Essential Car driver / owner with vehicle to use for work Ability to work autonomously Excellent communication skills Clinical assessment skills Ability to support more junior members of the team and students Must be computer literate Needs to have an awareness of quality issues, audit and evaluation Evidence of ongoing professional development Must be willing to undertake further training and education as required. Venepuncture Desirable Fluent in a South Asian language eg Urdu, Bengali Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, level 1 Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent or able to work towards ) Desirable Post registration cardiac nursing qualification (eg ENB 124, CHD diploma) BACR qualification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Lukes Hospital, BD5 0NA little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)