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Nurse Specialist in CardiologyCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust • Darlington, United Kingdom
Nurse Specialist in Cardiology

Nurse Specialist in Cardiology

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust • Darlington, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nurse Specialist in Cardiology to join County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust. The post is permanent for 30 hours per week and based at Darlington Memorial Hospital.

You will play a key role in supporting the management of patients with cardiology conditions including coronary heart disease, heart failure and arrhythmias throughout the trust. You will be an NMC registered nurse who is passionate about cardiology and has significant post registration experience, some of which must be in cardiology. An accredited clinical skills course and independent prescribing qualification are desirable or you will be capable of undertaking these once in post. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently whilst contributing effectively to the multi disciplinary team. Working within a supportive team we can offer you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills and develop your clinical practice in cardiology.

Main duties of the job
  • To case manage patients with a cardiac diagnosis without direct supervision, reporting to the cardiovascular specialist nurses or wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
  • To contribute to the development of service specific guidelines and protocols that are evidence based.
  • Assess patient need and develop a plan of care that is individualised and meets the needs of patients and carers.
  • Work closely with key members of the team from primary and secondary care to alter the management plan as appropriate. Communicate any document any changes in a timely manner.
  • Provide and support training for the multidisciplinary team in the management of CHD and heart failure.
  • To deliver cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation across the boundaries of County Durham and Darlington in line with agreed protocols.
  • To regularly attend and participate in training, peer support and clinical supervision.
  • To support service provision within the local area and wider foundation trust.
  • Assist patients to identify and manage risk factors using behavioural change to self-manage their condition.
  • Monitor and manage adjustments in medication within agreed service protocols

About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
  • Able to travel independently around County Durham & Darlington
  • Flexible attitude to work
  • Able to safely move and handle loads

Experience
Essential
  • Significant post registration experience some of which must be in cardiology

Desirable
  • Experience of cardiac rehabilitation
  • Experience of health improvement/promotion
  • Audit experience

Statutory Registration
Essential
  • Nursing Midwifery Council part 1 and 2 Registration

Qualifications
Essential
  • Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
  • Accredited cardiology course
  • Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level

Desirable
  • Accredited heart failure course
  • Physical assessment skills course
  • Independent prescribing course and prescribing experience

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organisational and facilitation skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • IT literate
  • Ability to be reflective

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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