To devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across the disease spectrum for patients within a specific group.
To be a skilled practitioner providing clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of care.
To deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to the specific disease including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Cardiothoracic Pre-Assessment Case Manager within the Cardiothoracic Directorate at Cardiff and Vale UHB which is a tertiary Cardiothoracic Centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered nurse who has extensive experience in cardiac and thoracic nursing, good communication and interpersonal skills. You will work as part of the pre-assessment team managing a case load of cardiac and thoracic patients with a dedicated team of Consultants and nurses who are driven to support and expand the service to benefit cardiothoracic patients.
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Pre-assessment clinic and Case Manager Team are based at UHW. The post holder will provide pre-operative support to patients awaiting cardiac and thoracic surgery and will be involved with clinical assessment, education and the booking and scheduling of patients. You will also work closely with the Cardiac and Thoracic surgeons in the management of patients on the waiting lists and requesting investigations, and have the ability to work alongside members of the team to provide a proactive and responsive service.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Level RGN
* Degree in Nursing or equivalent
* Evidence of current post registration development
Desirable
* Health Promotion/counselling training
Experience
Essential
* Sufficient post-basic registration with extensive knowledge in Cardiac Nursing
* Experience managing own caseload
* Experience in teaching and providing professional support
Desirable
* Health Promotion education or rehab experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Clinical competence in cardiac nursing
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of the specialty
* Clinical leadership and people management skills
* Teaching and presenting skills
* Ability to work independently
Desirable
* Physical assessment skills course
* Counselling skills
Personal attributes
Essential
* Adaptable
* Able to prioritise work effectively
* Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
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