Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiac Rehab
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist or an experienced Cardiology Nurse?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our forward-thinking and supportive team in Cardiac Rehabilitation, an integral part of the Cardiology service within the MSE. We integrate fully with all levels of the MDT (Consultants, specialist Nurses, Physiologists, etc.) and work closely with the BACPR and NACR.
You will have responsibility for the assessment and management of patients with CAD, following revascularisation or heart valve surgery, who are referred for Cardiac Rehabilitation. Providing an individualised health education and rehabilitation programme, both prior to and post hospital discharge, and assisting patients in adopting a healthier lifestyle by appropriately managing identified risk factors.
To be considered for this post you must have significant experience in Cardiac Rehab/Cardiology and/or CCU, with evidence of continuous professional development and education. You must possess excellent organisational skills, strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within the team.
Community working may be part of our future service; therefore, a driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Continuous professional development is a priority within MSE NHS Foundation Trust. We want to attract candidates who are passionate about their career and about their patients.
Main Duties of the Job
Strong professional and leadership qualities are critical at this level to the quality of care delivered, staff development, and the learning environment.
In liaison with the team leader, you will assist with the leadership and co-ordination of a dedicated team of nursing and administration staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of Cardiac Rehabilitation. You will also have responsibility for the assessment and management of patients with Coronary Heart Disease and other Cardiac conditions who are referred for Cardiac Rehabilitation. Providing an individualised health education programme, both prior to and post hospital discharge, and assisting patients in managing their condition and adopting a healthier lifestyle by addressing identified risk factors.
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.
About Us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important, but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic, we want you to join us.
We offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, as well as the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job Responsibilities
If you are passionate about your nursing career and delivering great patient care, then we want to hear from you!
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role in Cardiology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registration (Part 1)
* ILS Certificate
* ALS certificate
* 1st Level degree or willingness to work towards
* Driving Licence and access to a car
Knowledge and Experience
* Significant experience in speciality area i.e., Cardiac rehab/Cardiology/CCU.
* IT skills; word, excel, data entry and clinical systems experience or willingness to learn.
* Cardiac rehab experience/health promotion.
* Previous Deputy manager/Experience as Band 6.
* Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribers course.
Communication Skills
* Ability to work as part of MDT.
* Counselling skills and experience within a MDT.
Personal and People Development
* Adaptable to change and flexible to cope with changing service demands.
* Ability to lead and motivate.
* Experience of teaching or mentoring junior staff.
* Have undertaken staff appraisals and hold a Teaching/mentorship 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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Joint Team Lead
£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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