- Minimum of 2 years recent experience in cardiology/cardiothoracics
- Teaching experience
- Delivering Health Education to individuals and/or groups
- Experience of auditing and evaluating clinical nursing care
- First Level Registration
- Post registration qualification in cardiology/related subject
- ILS trained
- Understanding of the principles of health education and motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of national policies & directives that impact on service delivery (BACPR, NICE)
- Understanding of Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes and secondary prevention
Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac nurse to join our Cardiac Health and Rehabilitation Programme in St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals as part of the Imperial Healthcare Cardiovascular Health Services.
Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, the UK's first academic health sciences centre, provides an internationally renowned tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic clinical service and has a strong track record in both clinical and basic sciences research. For this challenging and fulfilling post we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with sound knowledge and understanding of the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseaseThe Cardiac Health and Rehabilitation Programme provides care to patients during the in-patient phase and to those who have been discharged and are attending the cardiac health and rehabilitation programme. It includes patients with cardiac disease, heart failure as well as those with ICDs.
As a Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation Nurse you will assess and manage a caseload of out-patients and participate in the virtual and face-to-face Cardiac classes. You will act as a resource to other professionals on cardiovascular disease and associated treatments and issues. You will be taking part in ongoing audit and research activities to maintain quality care provision. You may also be required to provide occasional cover for our in-patient service at Hammersmith Hospital.
You will be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years recent cardiac experience preferably in both Cardiology and Cardiothoracics with great enthusiasm for cardiac rehabilitation. You will be self motivated, possess good organisational skills, and be able to work alone and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to be committed to sharing of good practice, development of robust professional networks and support of colleagues.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Job description 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. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification EXPERIENCE Essential
London
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