Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse to become part of the dynamic and proactive Imperial Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation Service.

For this challenging and fulfilling post we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the cardiac nursing, recovery and preventative healthcare in the context of cardiac rehabilitation.

You will be a NMC qualified nurse with relevant clinical experience in cardiac nursing. This should ideally include a minimum of 12 months experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation within a cardiac rehabilitation setting. You will need to be very enthusiastic about this area of work as well as being self-motivated, possess good organisational skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You will be responsible for providing expert clinical practice in the field of cardiac rehabilitation. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on cardiovascular disease and associated treatments and issues.

You will be taking part in ongoing audit and research activities to maintain quality care provision. You will be based in an Ealing team with clinics around West London, and will be able to travel to provide cover to other Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Cardiac Rehab sites.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the provision of information to patients and their carers regarding their disease or risk of disease, treatment and service available at all stages of their cardiovascular disease process either one to one or group sessions.
• To participate in the teaching programme on cardiovascular disease risk factors for patients and relatives.
• To support local patient support groups, or in their absence, facilitate the development of such groups, to facilitate user involvement when producing relevant work. To continue to support the local Heart Support Group. To maintain close links with Phase IV (community) exercise instructors.
• Support the nursing team in the training and education needs of the multidisciplinary team and promote specific skills related to secondary prevention & rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular disease. Work collaboratively with relevant educational staff/providers to deliver teaching programmes to meet these needs.
• Updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.
• Membership of national professional groups e.g. British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACPR) and British Cardiovascular Society to facilitate updating and development within specialist field.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
• Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full valid UK NMC Adult registration
• Experience in teaching, coaching or mentoring
• Delivering Health Education to individuals and/or groups

Desirable criteria

• Post registration qualification in cardiology or related area
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• ILS trained

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable significant experience in cardiac areas as a registered nurse.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes and secondary prevention
• Knowledge of national policies & directives that impact on service delivery (BACPR, NICE)
• Understanding of the principles of health education and motivational interviewing

Desirable criteria

• Experience with audit and research

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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