Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - Based in North Tees and Hartlepool community working across the area. Main duties of the job Supporting patients post cardiac event, providing education and guidance on life style behaviours. Leading on and participating in Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise classes and carrying out required exercise assessments. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 345-COM6824120 Job locations Billingham Health Centre 58 Queensway Billingham TS23 2NP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a nurse with cardiology experience who holds or is working towards clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing qualifications. Developing knowledge and skills of managing Cardiac Rehabilitation case load. They will work within a nurse- led team, contributing towards the provision of high-quality care to cardiology patients. The main responsibilities of the role will relate to clinical expertise with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence. The post holder will be able to work within the multidisciplinary team. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of results, management and review of cardiac patients, under the supervision of a cardiologist and lead/ cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurse Most clinics are nurse- led and include the management of secondary prevention patients, Angina management, the post holder may also develop their skills to work within the nurse- led, Secondary Prevention Optimisation Clinics (PCI review clinics), Angina Management, assessing for commencement to cardiac rehabilitation exercise component, Health Education and Behavioural change, audit and research. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be a nurse with cardiology experience who holds or is working towards clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing qualifications. Developing knowledge and skills of managing Cardiac Rehabilitation case load. They will work within a nurse- led team, contributing towards the provision of high-quality care to cardiology patients. The main responsibilities of the role will relate to clinical expertise with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence. The post holder will be able to work within the multidisciplinary team. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of results, management and review of cardiac patients, under the supervision of a cardiologist and lead/ cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurse Most clinics are nurse- led and include the management of secondary prevention patients, Angina management, the post holder may also develop their skills to work within the nurse- led, Secondary Prevention Optimisation Clinics (PCI review clinics), Angina Management, assessing for commencement to cardiac rehabilitation exercise component, Health Education and Behavioural change, audit and research. Person Specification Short listing Essential 2 Years post NMC qualification Cardiology Experience Fully qualified driver and access to vehicle Degree or evidence of working towards Desirable Teaching Qualification Independent Non-medical prescribing Relevant Cardiac Rehabilitation course Interview Essential 2 years post NMC qualification Driver and access to vehicle Degree or working towards in relevant subject Cardiology Experience Desirable Non-Medical Independant Prescribing BACPR Course Heart Manual Training Teaching Qualification Person Specification Short listing Essential 2 Years post NMC qualification Cardiology Experience Fully qualified driver and access to vehicle Degree or evidence of working towards Desirable Teaching Qualification Independent Non-medical prescribing Relevant Cardiac Rehabilitation course Interview Essential 2 years post NMC qualification Driver and access to vehicle Degree or working towards in relevant subject Cardiology Experience Desirable Non-Medical Independant Prescribing BACPR Course Heart Manual Training Teaching 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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address Billingham Health Centre 58 Queensway Billingham TS23 2NP Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)