Job summary
We are looking for a Cardiac Assistant Practitioner to join our East Kent Community Cardiac Nursing Team based in Whitstable.
We provide a specialist service to adult patients withcomplex cardiac conditions across East Kent, primarily heart failure. As part of the highly specialist nursing team, you will help support patients with chronic cardiac conditions that have been identified as havingongoing needs and would benefit from focused management.
Pleas be aware if you have previously applied to this role we will not be able to consider your application again.
We also strongly encourage an informal visit to the site or a phone conversation prior to interview so we can chat you through the role and service.
Main duties of the job
Whilst patients are predominately seen in the clinic setting there is the ability to see patients in their homesor digitally where clinically indicated. You will undertake the assessment, delivery and evaluation of carerequired for this patient group in keeping with your role and competencies, and under the supervision of thespecialist nurses. Provide the necessary health education and advice to support the patient in manging theircardiac condition.
We have strong links with our community based cardiac rehabilitation team. We work closely across theboundaries of primary and secondary care whilst ensuring a seamless service for our patients on a cardiacpathway of care. We have access to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings with a consultant cardiologist
Additional Working Pattern: Monday - Friday split Canterbury Thanet
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE level or equivalent Able to demonstrate competence in maths and English NVQ Level 2 OR 3 and relevant experience OR NVQ Level 4
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience - cardiac or community
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE level or equivalent Able to demonstrate competence in maths and English NVQ Level 2 OR 3 and relevant experience OR NVQ Level 4
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience - cardiac or community
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Desirable
Personal attributes
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).
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).
