Are you a dynamic, autonomous, experienced nurse who enjoys making a difference for your patients? If the answer is yes then we may just have the job for you!
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Nurse to temporarily cover maternity leave within our friendly community cardiac rehabilitation team!
The right candidate will be an experienced nurse who is flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills - cardiology experience is essential. The role will also involve the supervision of junior staff and deputising in the absence of the Band 7.
Your responsibilities would include leading cardiac clinics, patient home visits and delivering cardiac rehabilitation across the city. It is essential that you have a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
* Interview Date: Friday 03 January 2025
* 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The role would involve working with adults following Myocardial Infarction, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, pre and post cardiac surgery (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Valve Replacements and Congenital Surgery) and patients with Heart Failure. These patients often have substantial psychological, physical and emotional needs and significant co-morbidities that can complicate their recovery process.
Our primary aim is to make the transition from hospital to home as seamless as possible, preventing hospital readmissions by visiting patients and their families in their own homes to provide reassurance, support, health promotion, education and relaxation therapy.
You will be required to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred care within their own homes, community clinics and cardiac venues. You will have your own caseload and be able to prioritise and facilitate high standards of patient care. The role will also involve supporting GPs to recommend titration and optimisation of their cardiac medications. You will lead and deliver cardiac rehabilitation programs citywide, provide educational talks and health promotion, to aid improved quality of life and self-management. Your role will include supporting and supervising junior staff and work towards advanced knowledge and skills within a specialist sphere of practice.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role within the Team will include deputising for the Band 7 in their absence as well as working independently. You will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be flexible and adaptable and have effective organisational and time management skills. It is essential that you have good IT skills.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
* Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
* Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area prepared to take degree level study
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role
* Current driving licence
Desirable
* Degree in health related subject
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
* Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
* Research or audit experience
* Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Good IT skills
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and as a member of a team
* Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
* Change management skills and involvement in project work
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE7 7DN
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