AddressJob summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join our friendly, driven, passionate and nationally accredited Cardiac Rehabilitation service. The post is for a qualified Nurse working 35 hours per week, based at Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals, but you will have to have flexibility to cover other hospital sites (Good Hope Hospital) as required.
You should have significant relevant post registration experience including within cardiology with evidence of continued professional development. You should have experience and/or a keen interest and understanding in the rehabilitation of cardiac patients and of those with chronic conditions. You should also understand the process of behavioural change in order for patients to reduce their risk of further cardiac events and assist them in recovering to their best physical, psychological, social and vocational status. You will have excellent communication skills, be organised, a good team player and have time management skills to work under pressure alongside other members of the team. You will be expected to work autonomously and be able to make decisions.
This post will suit a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who has a positive outlook and is able to motivate patients to make lifestyle changes.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The Cardiac Rehabilitation team provides a vital role in the recovery of patients who have suffered Acute Coronary Syndrome (STEMI & NSTEMI) and to those who are post coronary revascularisation (PCI and CABG surgery).
We provide a comprehensive service and as part of your role you will provide education to patients and their families' pre discharge, developing an individualised pharmacological and non-pharmacological plan for their Cardiac Rehab and communicate this effectively with primary care, to ensure a seamless service is offered to patients. You will also be required to support patients in the out-patient Cardiac Rehabilitation programme providing both health education and exercise supervision and guidance both remotely and face-to-face alongside experienced Clinical Exercise Physiologists. This includes assessing patients' suitability and risk stratification for core rehab (phase 3) and refer onto the most appropriate programme depending on patients risk and choice in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary team.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in cardiology and professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- Recognised mentorship course
Desirable
- A willingness to undertake training and education to support the role of Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- Significant post registration experience. with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
Desirable
- Experience in service development
Additional Criteria
Essential
Knowledge
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding in relation to the role applied for.
- Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Personal Attributes
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
Other Factors
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required / and ability to work across UHB sites where required
- Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
Awareness of current research related to the speciality
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
