Job summary
The post holder will assist in the safe delivery of the cardiac prevention and rehabilitation service for the Buckinghamshire NHS Trust. As part of the duties they will carry out patients cardiac risk assessment, making appropriate and timely referrals to associated agencies and work with the patient to provide risk factor modification with the aim of reducing the risk of further coronary disease. They will support the Exercise Specialists in the safe monitoring and delivery of structured exercise programs and therefore may be required to work cross site.
Assist in the running of the cardiac rehabilitation service and promote continuous development in clinical practice and delivery of patient care, encouraging innovation and appropriate change in service delivery within the speciality of cardiac rehabilitation in response to patient need, audit and evaluation and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking of face to face and telephone assessment for patients eligible for cardiac rehabilitation.
Assist with the delivery of Exercise classes - supporting the Exercise Specialists.
Liaising with clinical/medical teams, raising any medical concerns.
Attend Team meetings and SDU as appropriate.
Delivering health promotion, educating patients and family about modifiable risk factor to prevent further coronary events.
Assist with data collection and input of NACR data.Liaise with coronary care ward and day unit capturing data regarding elective and primary procedures.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (General)
- ENB 998/SLICE or equivalent
- Post registration cardiac qualification/module
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development revious Cardiac experience
- First degree in Nursing studies Desirable
- AdvanceAssessment and diagnostic experience and qualification or willing to work towards.d Life Support
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development related to cardiology
- Evidence of ability to measure and evaluate outcomes of audits of cardiology patients
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and form professional relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- A significant contribution to practice and service development
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
- Experience in delivering formal and informal education, supervising exercise classes and teaching self management to patient groups.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent communication skills essential
- Awareness of the professional scope of practice
- Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Able to manage own case load with supervision
- Self motivated
- Reflective Practitioner
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel across site
- Committed and flexible
Desirable
- May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (General)
- ENB 998/SLICE or equivalent
- Post registration cardiac qualification/module
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development revious Cardiac experience
- First degree in Nursing studies Desirable
- AdvanceAssessment and diagnostic experience and qualification or willing to work towards.d Life Support
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development related to cardiology
- Evidence of ability to measure and evaluate outcomes of audits of cardiology patients
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and form professional relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- A significant contribution to practice and service development
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
- Experience in delivering formal and informal education, supervising exercise classes and teaching self management to patient groups.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent communication skills essential
- Awareness of the professional scope of practice
- Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Able to manage own case load with supervision
- Self motivated
- Reflective Practitioner
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel across site
- Committed and flexible
Desirable
- May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
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.
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.
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).
