Job Summary
The post holder will be an expert clinical practitioner who will work in collaboration with the Coronary Heart Disease Specialist Nurse team to deliver a nurse‑led, evidence‑based Secondary Prevention Service in accordance with patient need, local guidelines and the National Service Framework.
Be responsible for coordinating the delivery of the service, service development and service improvement.
Be expected to work as an expert practitioner acting as a resource, ensuring all patients, relatives, carers, and staff have ready access to Coronary Heart Disease nursing support and advice.
To represent South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Community Division, when dealing with external agencies and have responsibility for developing policy across the Coast‑to‑Coast region.
All staff are expected to undertake other tasks and duties as required which are commensurate with the nature of the post. This may include an element of cross‑covering within the Department as appropriate when necessary.
Show due diligence in the adherence to and perpetuation of STHFT policies and procedures.
This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Main Duties
* Deliver holistic Secondary Prevention Clinics throughout the Redcar and Cleveland area.
* Provide regular training to members of the primary health care team (e.g. medical students, nurses, GP registrars).
* Provide specialist professional development and ongoing training, both formal and informal, involving presentations at trust educational events (including those external to the Trust).
* Provide specialist assessment in Coronary Heart Disease for all members of the Primary and Secondary Health Care Team and bring a front‑line clinician perspective to the development of service strategy and policy.
* Work with agencies external to Redcar and Cleveland, acting as an ambassador and ensuring the delivery of care across the secondary care and primary care interface is as seamless as possible.
* Engage in effective clinical reflection on a structured basis and participate in appraisal and personal development planning.
* Ensure personal and professional update in Coronary Heart Disease and related matters, including national policy changes.
* Act as an expert in Coronary Heart Disease in Primary Care by providing specialist packages of care to patients.
* Improve patients’ understanding and management of their condition.
* Build and maintain effective communication networks with external agencies to ensure seamless pathways of care.
About Us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading Your Team to Success
* Leading Into the Future
* Service Improvement for Beginners
* Developing Your Service Improvement Skills
* Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviours
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
* Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in‑house and externally provided courses and bite‑size programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Essential)
* Non‑Medical Prescriber with demonstrable experience
* Degree in Nursing
* Teaching/mentoring qualification
* Physical Assessment Skills Qualification
* Registered Nurse with professional registration
Qualifications & Training (Desirable)
* Working towards MSc in Health Care
* Prior experience of working in a Primary Care setting
Knowledge & Skills (Essential)
* Knowledge of the Coronary Heart Disease NSF
* Expert clinical knowledge related to long‑term conditions
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams to influence high‑quality care programmes for patients with long‑term conditions
* Effective communication skills
* Competent at time management
* Leadership skills and excellent decision‑making capabilities
* Contribute to collection and evaluation of data
* Evidence of analytical and decision‑making skills
Knowledge & Skills (Desirable)
* Experience working with primary care informatics systems
Experience (Essential)
* Experience in cardiac rehabilitation
* Expertise in the management of patients with Coronary Heart Disease
* Experience of teaching patients and multi‑professional groups
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Langbaurgh House
Bow street
Guisborough
TS14 7AA
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