About this role
Job summary
The Surgical Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses (CRNS) ensure safe, effectivepractice and service development in order to provide a high-quality service for cardiac surgical patients, both pre and post-surgery.
The post holder has responsibility for the assessment and management of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and the setting of standards within a defined caseload.
The post holder will provide nursing expertise to cardiac surgery patients during all phases of the treatment pathway in accordance with local and national guidelines.
The post holder will have an active role in the planning and practical delivery of patient support groups both before and after cardiac surgery.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the whole of the multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for fostering an environment of inter-disciplinary working within cardiac surgery.
To act as a role model and clinical expert to junior nurses and provide teaching.
To contribute to the development of and then delivery of education programmes for nursing colleagues within cardiac areas.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist advice and support for cardiac surgical patients.
Manage an independent caseload, assessing, planning and evaluating care.
Make and receive referrals to support multidisciplinary care.
Support patients, relatives and carers with complex decision-making.
Deliver pre- and post-operative education sessions and support groups.
Present complex information clearly to patients and carers.
Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
Provide a confidential telephone advice service.
Promote patient independence through education and lifestyle advice.
Work with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
Support staff induction, education and professional development.
Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and patient information resources.
Participate in audit, research and governance activities.
Deputise for the Lead Nurse as required.
Practise in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
1st Degree or working towards
Experience Essential
Extensive relevant acute Cardiac Surgical experience in an NHS setting
Desirable
Previous experience in a similar role Ward management experience at Band 5 level
Further Training Desirable
Counselling Course Education in management of long term conditions Post registration education in cardiac surgery
Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential
Excellent Communication skills Ability to work autonomously and prioritise Motivated, compassionate and empathetic Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage and lead
Shortlisting Essential
Flexible Ability to problem solve
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)