Job summary
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated
care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We
are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
The successful candidate
will be a registered nurse with substantial experience in cardiology nursing
along with knowledge of cardiovascular disease and treatments, with excellent
communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the
wider cardiac rehab team.
Main duties of the job
The role will include the delivery of cardiac
rehabilitation and heart failure in DMH primarily, but may include travel to
other sites, delivery of phase I care and working with the wider cardiac rehab
team to deliver high quality patient care.
The role of the specialist nurse will also include post MI reviews /
assisting in loop implants / assisting in cardioversions.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To case manage patients with a
cardiac diagnosis without direct supervision, reporting to the cardiovascular
specialist nurses or wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
To contribute to the development of service specific
guidelines and protocols that are evidence based.
Assess patient need and develop a plan of care that is
individualised and meets the needs of patients and carers.
Work closely with key members of the team from primary
and secondary care to alter the management plan as appropriate. Communicate any
document any changes in a timely manner.
Provide and support training for the multidisciplinary
team in the management of CHD and heart failure.
Assist patients to identify and manage risk factors
using behavioural change to self-manage their condition.
Monitor and manage adjustments in
medication within agreed service protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To case manage patients with a
cardiac diagnosis without direct supervision, reporting to the cardiovascular
specialist nurses or wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
To contribute to the development of service specific
guidelines and protocols that are evidence based.
Assess patient need and develop a plan of care that is
individualised and meets the needs of patients and carers.
Work closely with key members of the team from primary
and secondary care to alter the management plan as appropriate. Communicate any
document any changes in a timely manner.
Provide and support training for the multidisciplinary
team in the management of CHD and heart failure.
Assist patients to identify and manage risk factors
using behavioural change to self-manage their condition.
Monitor and manage adjustments in
medication within agreed service protocols.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to achieve accredited cardiology qualifications
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the cardiology disease process and evidence based treatments
- Ability to manage several projects at one time
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational and facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be reflective
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Nursing Midwifery Council part 1 and 2 Registration
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently around County Durham & Darlington
- Flexible attitude to work
- Able to safely move and handle loads
- IT Literate
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
- Accredited cardiology course
- Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- ALS / ILS or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in cardiology including the management of acute cardiology patients
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to achieve accredited cardiology qualifications
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the cardiology disease process and evidence based treatments
- Ability to manage several projects at one time
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational and facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be reflective
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Nursing Midwifery Council part 1 and 2 Registration
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently around County Durham & Darlington
- Flexible attitude to work
- Able to safely move and handle loads
- IT Literate
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
- Accredited cardiology course
- Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- ALS / ILS or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in cardiology including the management of acute cardiology patients
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
