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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
67.5 hours per week (2 jobs)
Job ref
344-1137WHH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

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Cardiology Specialist Nurse ( Cardiac Rehab Nurse)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Cardiac Rehab will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the Speciality service.

The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager, Lead Clinician, Matron etc) and will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.

The post holder will act as the patient advocate

The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering “highly specialist service advice” this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group/speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework.

They will be involved with the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality.

                                           

Main duties of the job

  • Managing patient case load
  • Receiving referrals, discharge arrangements
  • Holding nurse led clinics
  • Working in outpatients’ clinics
  • Acting as a resource for specialist knowledge and advice
  • Patient communication, education, information
  • MDT meetings, liaising with GP’s, district nurses
  • Providing specialist knowledge, skills and expertise in the practice area, ward rounds
  • Initiating developing flexible and innovative approached to meet patient needs

 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Cardiology Nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Cardiology Nursing

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Achieved Qualifications in Cardiology
Desirable criteria
  • Achieved Qualification in Cardiology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Enright
Job title
Cardiology Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07974 613548
Additional information

Tara Vaughan  [email protected]

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