Community cardiac nurse – cardiac rehabilitation

Job title:

Community cardiac nurse – cardiac rehabilitation

Company

NHS

Job description

• Are you a nurse who would like to develop a career in cardiology?
• Are you passionate about supporting patients with long term conditions to manage their health and enjoy life to their fullest?
• Do you have the confidence to work alone and within a team, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?

If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!An exciting opportunity has arisen in the community cardiac rehabilitation team. We are particularly looking for someone with either community or cardiology experience.The role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, who is keen provide education and motivate patients in their rehabilitation.Main duties of the jobTo work under instruction from the senior staff to:

• To provide an evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
• To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
• Under the guidance of specialist nurse assist in answering correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
• To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
• To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the cardiac rehabilitation service.

About usSo what else?This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused – you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.The small printInformal visits can be arranged on request.We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.Date posted18 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number813-331-0924-LB-AJob locationsMCH houseBailey Drive, Gillingham Business ParkGillinghamME8 0NJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo work under instruction from the senior staff to:

• To provide an evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
• To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
• Under the guidance of specialist nurse assist in answering correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
• To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
• To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the cardiac rehabilitation service.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo work under instruction from the senior staff to:

• To provide an evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
• To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
• Under the guidance of specialist nurse assist in answering correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
• To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
• To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the cardiac rehabilitation service.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered General Nurse (Part 1 of the NMC registered)
• Nurse education to degree level or currently on degree pathway

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification / assessor course

ExperienceEssential

• Experience post registration required
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Cardiology nursing experience
• Experience of health promotion
• Has experience of autonomous working.

Special knowledge / expertiseDesirable

• Experience of working with patients who have had myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitmentEssential

• Team worker committed to ensure that patients receive an excellent and high standard of service.

Practical / intellectual skillsEssential

• Standard IT skills
• Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner

MCH valuesEssential

• Good understanding of MCH values

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered General Nurse (Part 1 of the NMC registered)
• Nurse education to degree level or currently on degree pathway

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification / assessor course

ExperienceEssential

• Experience post registration required
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Cardiology nursing experience
• Experience of health promotion
• Has experience of autonomous working.

Special knowledge / expertiseDesirable

• Experience of working with patients who have had myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitmentEssential

• Team worker committed to ensure that patients receive an excellent and high standard of service.

Practical / intellectual skillsEssential

• Standard IT skills
• Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner

MCH valuesEssential

• Good understanding of MCH values

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Gillingham, Kent

Job date

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:27:09 GMT

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