Coronary Heart Disease Specialist Nurse – University Hospitals Tees
Join us as 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.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the delivery of the service, service development and improvement.
* Act as an expert practitioner, ensuring all patients, relatives, carers and staff have ready access to Coronary Heart Disease nursing support and advice.
* Represent South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the Community Division when dealing with external agencies and develop policy across the Coast‑to‑Coast region.
* Carry out other tasks and duties as required which are commensurate with the nature of the post, including cross‑covering within the Department as appropriate.
* Show due diligence in the adherence to and perpetuation of STHFT policies and procedures.
* Deliver holistic Secondary Prevention Clinics throughout the Redcar and Cleveland area.
* Provide regular training to members of the primary healthcare team (e.g., medical students, nurses, GP registrars) and specialist professional development both formally and informally.
* Provide specialist assessment in Coronary Heart Disease for all members of the Primary and Secondary Health Care Team and contribute to service strategy and policy.
* Act as an ambassador and work with external agencies to ensure the delivery of care across the secondary and primary care interface is as seamless as possible.
* Engage in effective clinical reflection and participate in appraisal and personal development planning.
* Maintain personal and professional update in Coronary Heart Disease and related matters, including national policy changes.
* Improve patient understanding and management of their condition.
* Build and maintain effective communication networks with external agencies to ensure seamless pathways of care.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered Nurse in England.
* Experience in Coronary Heart Disease care and secondary prevention.
* Access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. The six and a half day programme includes:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading Your Team to Success
* Leading Into the Future
* Service Improvement for Beginners
* Developing Your Service Improvement Skills
* Lean Practitioner
After completing the programme you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. For more information, contact Aubrielle Joynes, Clinical Matron (aubrielle.joynes@nhs.net, 01642 850850 ext 34893).
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