Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse to join the team at East Lancashire NHS Trust.
You will be joining an accredited service delivering cardiac rehabilitation to patients who have had a cardiac procedure, event or certain cardiac conditions such as heart failure.
Responsibilities
* Provide early phone consultations with patients, offering reassurance and support.
* Deliver face-to-face community clinics and observe/participate in exercise classes and education sessions.
* Work flexibly to cover clinics at short notice to meet the needs of the service.
* Support patients in accordance with the British Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and the NHS Commissioning standards for cardiovascular rehabilitation.
* Adopt a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and well-being.
Team and Development
You will be joining a dedicated team of nurses who will support you to achieve the standards expected to deliver a quality service. There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills with cardiac patients.
How to apply / For further details
For further details / informal visits contact:
* Name: Maureen Thomas
* Job title: Band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse
* Email: maureen.thomas@elht.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 01254 732448
Samantha Chambers 01254 732448
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