Staff Nurse - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Hoyland Nether

29.25 hours per week
Do you have the commitment & drive to make a difference? Can you think on your feet? Make effective clinical decisions? A career as a staff nurse in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation could be for you.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well‑motivated, enthusiastic staff nurse to work for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust within the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation service. This community‑based team provides quality care and support for patients undertaking either the cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. The service delivers specialist care to patients in their own home and in community venues around Barnsley. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with a wide variety of cardiac and respiratory conditions.
At the time of advertising this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. Consequently we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa. We welcome applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes; such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including heart attack, cardiac surgery, and COPD.
Triage referrals, conduct initial assessments, monitor patients during exercise, deliver education sessions and record electronic patient notes.
Participate in the delivery of a cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation programme with the multidisciplinary team, supervising exercise in a gym setting.
Plan and deliver packages of care, liaise with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure a coordinated approach.
Maintain accurate patient records and statistical returns within required timeframes.
Advise patients on health promotion to achieve local and national health targets.
Act as a mentor for students and participate in training activities.
Engage in regular clinical supervision and maintain competency through training and continuing professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Registered Adult Nurse; Evidence of meeting PREP requirements.
Desirable: Evidence of cardiac/pulmonary diploma or equivalent.
Personal and Professional Attributes
Ability to be proactive, work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; good time‑management and reliability.
Capacity to travel across the Trust as required; ownership of a vehicle for travel purposes.
Knowledge of government legislation and documentation affecting NHS and primary care.
Demonstrated health promotion skills and good understanding of cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Legal and Equality Statement
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. Diversity is valued and our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.
Employer Details
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address: The Rockingham Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0PY
Website: Information
Reference: C9378‑B2281
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
Location: The Rockingham Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0PY
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