Job summary
BAND 6 CARDIAC SPECIALIST NURSE - Full-time Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as a Band 6 cardiac nurse within our established Cardiac Support Team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
This permeant position is an excellent opportunity for any cardiology nurse looking to develop further specialist skills and gain an insight into how a speciality team and Clinical Nurse Specialist role works. The role would also provide a unique experience from the ward and full training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Cardiac Support is a small team of Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Heart Function Specialist Nurses, Cardiac Rehabilitation Team and Cardiac Support Administrator.
We are an integral part of the Cardiology multidisciplinary service and provide the follow-up service for the complex needs of cardiology patients, covering a wide spectrum of cardiology conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is looking to develop their expertise in this area of cardiovascular medicine and who is prepared to strive for delivery of a gold standard cardiac rehabilitation service.
You will be working closely with our current cardiac specialist nurses and will assist in the management of patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation through referral, assessment, delivery of a menu based rehabilitation programme and discharge. You would be reporting in to a named Cardiology Specialist Nurse and Lead Nurse. We also work closely with our colleagues in the Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust.
If successful, you would be required to have the qualification from British Association of Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation "Physical Activity and Exercise in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease" Parts I. Please therefore discuss your application and these dates with your line manager prior to application to ensure these dates can be supported.
Please contact Anne Franklin for any further information regarding the role.
About us
Cardiac Support is a small friendly team of Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Heart Function Specialist Nurses, Cardiac Rehabilitation Team and Cardiac Support Administrator, that is looking to welcome a new member to the team.
We are an integral part of the Cardiology multidisciplinary service and provide the follow-up service for the complex needs of cardiology patients, covering a wide spectrum of cardiology conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In partnership with the Band 7 cardiac nurses, will be responsible for :
Managing the cardiac rehabilitation referral list and refer on to appropriate services as necessary
Identify suitable patients for the programme at RBH
Deliver educational sessions within the programme
Deliver evidence based cardiac advice, care and treatment throughout the programme
To identify patients requiring further medical review throughout the programme and discuss within cardiac rehabilitation MDT or report to band 7 non-medical prescriber/cardiologist as appropriate
To identify and act swiftly in the case of medical emergencies
- Independently manage cardiology specific clinics and complete associated admin
Principal Responsibilities:
To assist in the identification, assessment, delivery and evaluation of cardiac rehabilitation at Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH)
To be responsible for supporting the Band 6 cardiac rehabilitation Nurse and other Specialist practitioners delivering care within the team.
Works strategically to influence the development of the service and ensures best care given within given resources
Partakes in clinical audits
Please see attached Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
In partnership with the Band 7 cardiac nurses, will be responsible for :
Managing the cardiac rehabilitation referral list and refer on to appropriate services as necessary
Identify suitable patients for the programme at RBH
Deliver educational sessions within the programme
Deliver evidence based cardiac advice, care and treatment throughout the programme
To identify patients requiring further medical review throughout the programme and discuss within cardiac rehabilitation MDT or report to band 7 non-medical prescriber/cardiologist as appropriate
To identify and act swiftly in the case of medical emergencies
- Independently manage cardiology specific clinics and complete associated admin
Principal Responsibilities:
To assist in the identification, assessment, delivery and evaluation of cardiac rehabilitation at Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH)
To be responsible for supporting the Band 6 cardiac rehabilitation Nurse and other Specialist practitioners delivering care within the team.
Works strategically to influence the development of the service and ensures best care given within given resources
Partakes in clinical audits
Please see attached Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication and team working
- Demonstrates autonomous working
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills
Desirable
- Recent Clinical Cardiology Experience
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication and team working
- Demonstrates autonomous working
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills
Desirable
- Recent Clinical Cardiology Experience
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
