Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust for a part-time band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse. As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing evidence based Cardiac Rehabilitation to patients following MI's, PCI's, post cardiac surgery, a diagnosis of Heart Failure or insertion of a device. You will deliver complex educational talks to patients and carers, have an in-depth knowledge of cardiac conditions and facilitate in the delivery of high-quality individualised care for patients accessing the service whilst encouraging lifestyle changes beyond the acute phase. You will be supporting a Nurse Led Service, ensuring the effective delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation on a day-to-day basis, adhering to the National standard for the delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation (NICE/ BACPR) and take part in the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation (NACR). You will work collaboratively with Consultants, GP\'s, Primary and Secondary care teams, and other hospitals referring patients for Cardiac Rehabilitation ensuring a seamless service. The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work autonomously and as part of the MDT. You will be able to identify changes in a patient\'s condition and deliver ILS if required. As part of the team, you will be expected to support improvements in service delivery. Promote and maintain a learning environment, identify learning opportunities, and have a desire for ongoing professional development.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking, highly motivated individual to join our established Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
About the Trust
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Awards and Achievements
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
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