Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated existing Cardiac Nurse to work within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team in Cardiac Services of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Adults and Community Services Division. Training will be offered to meet the services requirements and ensure you are fully supported in your career development.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 cardiac specialist nurse within the team you will be required to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred care including medication optimisation, symptom management, deliver cardiac rehabilitation programmes, and education to aid improved quality of life. You will be working in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care and voluntary agencies to promote health and well-being.
You will be required to work multi professionally as part of the Cardiac Service, providing care for individuals requiring management of their heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation. You will be required to support patients within their own homes, community clinics, cardiac venues, and virtual appointments.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work autonomously and have the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will need to be committed to sharing good practice, development of robust professional networks and support your colleagues. You will have good computer skills, and are able to utilise excellent time management and organisational skills. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
The successful applicant will be required to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00 am and 17:00pm. Consideration will be given to flexible working hours that meet the needs of the service.
If you have a genuine passion for caring for patients and want to support people in the community and contribute to the future development of the Cardiac Service please apply now.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work autonomously and have the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will need to be committed to sharing good practice, development of robust professional networks and support your colleagues. You will have good computer skills, and are able to utilise excellent time management and organisational skills. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
The successful applicant will be required to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00 am and 17:00pm. Consideration will be given to flexible working hours that meet the needs of the service.
If you have a genuine passion for caring for patients and want to support people in the community and contribute to the future development of the Cardiac Service please apply now.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current NMC Level 1 Registration
- Specialist Cardiac qualification, i.e. ENB 124
- Educated to degree level or evidence of equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification, i.e. ENB 998
- Basic Life Support (BLS) trained
Desirable
- Specialist Heart Failure qualification e.g. Caledonian course or equivalent
- Non-medical Prescribing Course- V300
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a cardiac environment.
- Understanding of the needs of socially and culturally excluded groups
- Experience and understanding of the NHS and health care systems.
- Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience of mentoring staff and students on placement within the
Desirable
- Significant experience in delivering community based cardiac care.
- Experience in delivering education and teaching self management skills to complex patients / patient groups.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office Tools and Patient Clinical systems.
- Ability to clearly communicate sensitive, contentious and emotive issues to complex patient groups.
- Ability to produce good quality, error free clinical documentation and prepare presentations in a timely manner.
- Good planning and organisation skills, demonstrating an ability to work under pressure.
- Good time management, planning and prioritisation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work professionally, confidently and effectively as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Personal integrity, reliability and ability to demonstrate confidence.
- Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the service, e.g. deliver Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation at different locations across the trust at short notice.
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to independently travel around the trust at short notice to enable delivery of the current service contract and to meet service needs. Car driver essential
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current NMC Level 1 Registration
- Specialist Cardiac qualification, i.e. ENB 124
- Educated to degree level or evidence of equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification, i.e. ENB 998
- Basic Life Support (BLS) trained
Desirable
- Specialist Heart Failure qualification e.g. Caledonian course or equivalent
- Non-medical Prescribing Course- V300
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a cardiac environment.
- Understanding of the needs of socially and culturally excluded groups
- Experience and understanding of the NHS and health care systems.
- Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience of mentoring staff and students on placement within the
Desirable
- Significant experience in delivering community based cardiac care.
- Experience in delivering education and teaching self management skills to complex patients / patient groups.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office Tools and Patient Clinical systems.
- Ability to clearly communicate sensitive, contentious and emotive issues to complex patient groups.
- Ability to produce good quality, error free clinical documentation and prepare presentations in a timely manner.
- Good planning and organisation skills, demonstrating an ability to work under pressure.
- Good time management, planning and prioritisation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work professionally, confidently and effectively as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Personal integrity, reliability and ability to demonstrate confidence.
- Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the service, e.g. deliver Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation at different locations across the trust at short notice.
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to independently travel around the trust at short notice to enable delivery of the current service contract and to meet service needs. Car driver essential
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
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).
