An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 cardiac rehabilitation nurse to join the trust wide community cardiac rehabilitation team.
The post holder's base is to be negotiated; however, they will be expected to travel across Northumberland and North Tyneside to deliver care. A car driver is therefore essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver cardiac rehabilitation to patients in their homes, clinics, and leisure venues. This involves lifestyle education as well as practical exercise sessions. A good understanding of cardiology, procedures, and treatments and the effect on individuals' quality of life is required to ensure delivery of evidence-based high-quality care. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to take on new challenges and actively participate in developments within the service.
Job responsibilities
* To work as a community cardiac rehabilitation nurse, providing a resource within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust maintaining and improving communication pathways between primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
* To ensure a coordinated and seamless approach for cardiac patients and their families, linking in with partnership organisations.
* To manage patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* (Adult Branch) Level 1
* Registered Mentor. Mentorship Qualification or relevant equivalent qualification (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period).
Desirable
* Heart Manual Facilitator
* Revascularisation Facilitator
* Willing to undertake necessary additional training
* Recognised degree or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of current community nursing or cardiovascular knowledge
* Relevant cardiovascular experience (community or hospital)
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Base to be negotiated
Northumberland and North Tyneside
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