Clinical Cardiology Specialist Nurse

NHS; Darlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with substantial experience in cardiology nursing along with knowledge of cardiovascular disease and treatments, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider cardiac rehab team.

Main Duties of the Job

The role will include the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure in DMH primarily, but may include travel to other sites, delivery of phase I care and working with the wider cardiac rehab team to deliver high quality patient care. The role of the specialist nurse will also include post MI reviews, assisting in loop implants, and assisting in cardioversions.

Job Responsibilities

1. To case manage patients with a cardiac diagnosis without direct supervision, reporting to the cardiovascular specialist nurses or wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
2. To contribute to the development of service-specific guidelines and protocols that are evidence-based.
3. Assess patient need and develop a plan of care that is individualised and meets the needs of patients and carers.
4. Work closely with key members of the team from primary and secondary care to alter the management plan as appropriate. Communicate and document any changes in a timely manner.
5. Provide and support training for the multidisciplinary team in the management of CHD and heart failure.
6. Assist patients to identify and manage risk factors using behavioural change to self-manage their condition.
7. Monitor and manage adjustments in medication within agreed service protocols.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to achieve accredited cardiology qualifications
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the cardiology disease process and evidence-based treatments
• Ability to manage several projects at one time
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be reflective

Statutory Registration

• Nursing Midwifery Council part 1 and 2 Registration

Special Requirements

• Able to travel independently around County Durham & Darlington
• Flexible attitude to work
• Able to safely move and handle loads
• IT Literate

Qualifications

• Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
• Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level
• ALS / ILS or willingness to undertake

Experience

• Substantial experience in cardiology including the management of acute cardiology patients
• Primary care experience

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.