Job summary We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse with proven specialist knowledge and experience in cardiology to work as part of our established multi-disciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation Team at UHCW. This is an exciting opportunity to improve the clinical outcomes and quality of life for service users who have recently received treatment for their coronary artery disease (CAD). We are seeking those with a high level of knowledge of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in order to provide clinical expertise in providing all aspects of coronary heart disease management, including audit and development of the service. Applicants should have some understanding of Cardiac Rehab and be committed to supporting the patient to manage their condition. Excellent communication skills are a must, as well as an interest and proven ability in the supervision and clinical support of others. You will also have experience in working as part of a team. The role involves being able to act as a clinical expert for primary and secondary health care teams and effective liaison with the community based cardiac rehabilitation services across Coventry & Warwickshire. The post holder will be an experienced nurse contributing to the development, delivery, and evaluation of a multidisciplinary, menu-based cardiac rehabilitation service. Main duties of the job At UHCW, the cardiovascular rehabilitation service is delivered across two outpatient sites - Centre for exercise and health, Coventry and St Cross Hospital, Rugby. We are in the fortunate position to have excellent facilities across both sites (bespoke rehabilitation gyms, clinical rooms). This multi-site service offers cardiovascular rehabilitation to the following groups of patients - STEMI, NSTEMI, Revasc, HFrEF, HFpEF and PAD across the patient recovery pathway. You will be working daily with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardiac Rehabilitation health professionals including nurses, exercise physiologists, dieticians, and NHS Talking Therapies practitioners. In addition, you will develop good working relationships with our administrative staff and patient volunteers. You will liaise with other healthcare partners This role will involve working across our three cardiac rehab sites (University Hospital Coventry (inpatient), Centre for Exercise and Health, Coventry and St Cross Hospital - outpatient). When applying for this position, please ensure that in your supporting statement, you make it clear as to how you meet the person specifications, especially the values and behaviors expected of all colleagues. This will figure largely in our short-listing criteria and overall selection process. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 218-NM-B6-6833324-B Job locations University Hospital's Coventry & Warwickshire Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities 1. To work autonomously taking responsibility for care, quality and clinical activity for the inpatient caseload of patients. 2. To process referrals appropriately, ensuring that patients are seen within designated waiting times and that tasks are delegated to administration staff effectively and efficiently and communicated to wider multidisciplinary team. 3. To triage and prioritise patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an illness and determine an appropriate care plan. 4. To take responsibility for direct patient care: assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care needs including monitoring, diagnostics and investigations. 5. To facilitate appropriate clinical interventions for patients, to interpret and act on the results, working within local and national guidelines and where necessary refer to the appropriate team or general practitioner. 6. To undertake interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills with wider multidisciplinary team members to meet patient needs. 7. To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in achieving prior arranged targets and making any required changes. 8. To collaborate with patients and their carers to enable them to make informed decisions regarding their health and healthcare. 9. To support patients, their carers and relatives by providing up to date information on secondary prevention (which meet British Association of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention Standards). For further details please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To work autonomously taking responsibility for care, quality and clinical activity for the inpatient caseload of patients. 2. To process referrals appropriately, ensuring that patients are seen within designated waiting times and that tasks are delegated to administration staff effectively and efficiently and communicated to wider multidisciplinary team. 3. To triage and prioritise patients, demonstrating the use of a variety of techniques to elicit the history of an illness and determine an appropriate care plan. 4. To take responsibility for direct patient care: assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care needs including monitoring, diagnostics and investigations. 5. To facilitate appropriate clinical interventions for patients, to interpret and act on the results, working within local and national guidelines and where necessary refer to the appropriate team or general practitioner. 6. To undertake interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills with wider multidisciplinary team members to meet patient needs. 7. To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in achieving prior arranged targets and making any required changes. 8. To collaborate with patients and their carers to enable them to make informed decisions regarding their health and healthcare. 9. To support patients, their carers and relatives by providing up to date information on secondary prevention (which meet British Association of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention Standards). For further details please see the attached job description. 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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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospital's Coventry & Warwickshire Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)