To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation services across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire; aimed at improving the health outcomes for patients' diagnosed with coronary heart disease and other specific cardiac conditions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Heart failure specialist nurses, Home oxygen specialist nurses, ARCAS service, community nursing teams, secondary care providers, General practitioners, Practice nurses and other health professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the rehabilitation needs of patients following a cardiac diagnosis or event.
The post holder will provide professional help, support and education to patients, relatives and carers that will enable them to effectively manage their condition, improve mortality and morbidity and reduce hospital re-admission.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to clinical area to advanced level of post-graduate diploma in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge/experience learning
* Advanced / Expert Clinical Qualification
* Prepared to undertake or hold an accredited leadership qualification.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of cardiology services and national and local initiatives relating to a variety of cardiac conditions
* Comprehensive knowledge of issues relating to specific area of practice
* Presentation and teaching skills
* Full understanding/application of relevant clinical knowledge of research and audit processes (e.g. NACR)
* Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area (e.g. Mental Capacity act, Social inclusion)
* Knowledge of exercise prescription
Experience
* Demonstrate experience of working in a clinical cardiology environment
* Demonstrate experience of working within long term condition management
* Demonstrable experience of supervising, teaching and mentoring pre-registration students and colleagues
* Basic IT skills
* Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/ change that impacts out of own area of work/responsibility
* Evidence of professional networking locally and nationally
* Evidence of policy implementation and development
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr