Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and resilient nurse or AHP specialist/ team lead to take up this exciting role. You will play a pivotal leadership role in driving forward change and delivering the vision of the Lincolnshire Community Cardiology service.
This is a truly exciting time to join the team. Lincolnshire is embarking on a major transformation within Cardiology services and you will be joining at a time where you can influence the direction and deliver the changes needed.
Please note, we will be using Personal Profile Analysis as part of the interview process and will require you to complete a PPA assessment prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
To work as an accountable and autonomouspractitioner and act as lead specialist and source ofexpertise in cardiac rehabilitation.
To provide strategic and clinical leadership toinfluence the development and delivery of localcardiac rehabilitation services.
To oversee and ensure high quality, efficient andeffective service delivery.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD for full job description and list of main responsibilities; please do get in touch with us for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD for full job description and list of main responsibilities; please do get in touch with us for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Nurse or AHP holding current NMC registration (adult), HCPC registration or equivalent level of experience.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience working at senior level in a specialist cardiovascular service.
- Advanced qualification or sustained expert management experience in cardiac rehabilitation or similar cardiovascular specialist service.
- Qualifications in physical history and clinical assessment, Independent Non-Medical Prescribing or commitment to undertake as part of Continued Professional Development
- Basic life support training
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership training
- ECG interpretation qualification/training
- Independent and Supplementary Non-medical Prescribing or willingness to undertake
Skills
Essential
- Strong analytical skills to support assessment and manage of people with complex cardiovascular disease
- Able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and integrated care systems
- Excellent verbal, written, IT and presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously, with excellent time management skills and prioritise own workload
- Ability to design, deliver and evaluate training
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular conditions, complications, and management.
- Knowledge of national guidelines in relation to coronary heart disease.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of working in cardiovascular rehabilitation.
- Previous experience of staff and budget management
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of audit and evaluation of services
Desirable
- Experience of operational and strategic planning
- Experience of community working and understands complexities and issues within the local community o
- Experience in ECG interpreting skills and ability to act on adverse results
- Able to produce reports, create presentations and analyse data
Special attributes/specific requirements
Essential
- Personalised approach to patient care and service delivery.
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of countywide service
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift e.g. demonstrating physical exercises, carrying equipment and moving and handling, positioning and examining patients
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR)
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and Flexible approach to work
- Able to build effective relationships that engage and support individuals and teams in change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Nurse or AHP holding current NMC registration (adult), HCPC registration or equivalent level of experience.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience working at senior level in a specialist cardiovascular service.
- Advanced qualification or sustained expert management experience in cardiac rehabilitation or similar cardiovascular specialist service.
- Qualifications in physical history and clinical assessment, Independent Non-Medical Prescribing or commitment to undertake as part of Continued Professional Development
- Basic life support training
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership training
- ECG interpretation qualification/training
- Independent and Supplementary Non-medical Prescribing or willingness to undertake
Skills
Essential
- Strong analytical skills to support assessment and manage of people with complex cardiovascular disease
- Able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and integrated care systems
- Excellent verbal, written, IT and presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously, with excellent time management skills and prioritise own workload
- Ability to design, deliver and evaluate training
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular conditions, complications, and management.
- Knowledge of national guidelines in relation to coronary heart disease.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of working in cardiovascular rehabilitation.
- Previous experience of staff and budget management
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience of audit and evaluation of services
Desirable
- Experience of operational and strategic planning
- Experience of community working and understands complexities and issues within the local community o
- Experience in ECG interpreting skills and ability to act on adverse results
- Able to produce reports, create presentations and analyse data
Special attributes/specific requirements
Essential
- Personalised approach to patient care and service delivery.
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of countywide service
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift e.g. demonstrating physical exercises, carrying equipment and moving and handling, positioning and examining patients
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR)
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and Flexible approach to work
- Able to build effective relationships that engage and support individuals and teams in change
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).
