Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital for a Heart Assessment Team Staff Nurse (Band 5) managing heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation patients. This position will be based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Within this role there may be the need to work across site. The successful applicant will be a qualified NMC registered nurse with proven post registration experience in cardiology. Main duties of the job Working as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of patients referred to the Heart Assessment Team. Within the role, the post holder will provide ongoing support and lifestyle advice to patients with Coronary Heart Disease/Heart Failure on an inpatient/outpatient basis through one to one counselling and group sessions. The post holder will undertake patient assessments prior to commencement of cardiac rehabilitation exercise programmes and to supervise planned exercise sessions About us Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-HAS-125 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Professional/qualifications Essential RGN Desirable Coronary Care Course or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential awareness of relevant/current professional issues previous experience of working in the field of cardiology Skills and Ability Essential ability to work and communicate effectively within a MDT positive attitude to change Desirable microsoft office PC and SEMA PAS skills Personal Qualities Essential awareness of professional and personal limitations evidence of being a team player flexible and adaptable approach Person Specification Professional/qualifications Essential RGN Desirable Coronary Care Course or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential awareness of relevant/current professional issues previous experience of working in the field of cardiology Skills and Ability Essential ability to work and communicate effectively within a MDT positive attitude to change Desirable microsoft office PC and SEMA PAS skills Personal Qualities Essential awareness of professional and personal limitations evidence of being a team player flexible and adaptable approach 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). 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)