About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be practising as lead nurse in the cardiac rehabilitation team . This will encompass the skillsof assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout cardiac rehabilitation.
The post holder will aim to deliver excellent standard of care across the domains of, advanced Clinical practice including independent prescribing, Leadership and management, research and Education.
The post Holder will deliver cardiac rehabilitation to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions in various clinical and Gym based settings in line with the British association for cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Lead Specialist Practitioner to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation Service in North West Wales. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical leader with recent experience in cardiac rehabilitation to lead, develop and sustain the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service across Gwynedd and Anglesey. The successful candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership to the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care within hospital, community and home settings.
The role will include supporting the continued development of patient pathways, clinical protocols and service improvement. You will have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current cardiac rehabilitation standards and evidence-based guidance, with the ability to apply these effectively within clinical practice and service delivery. You will lead the services participation in the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation so to maintain the ongoing achievement and maintenance of cardiac rehabilitation Certification via the National Certification Programme.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is an excellent team player and communicator, with strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously, flexibly and innovatively. You will be passionate about improving cardiac rehabilitation services and supporting patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Please review the person specification in the Job description.
The post holder will join the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation care in a variety of settings. The role will involve leading on and implementing cardiac rehabilitation interventions in Anglesey, and Gwynedd areas with requirements to travel across the counties.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in trac.
Person Specification
Qualification and/or knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Educated to degree level with post-registration Masters level education in relevant area or willingness to work towards.
- Tystiolaeth mewn datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus
- Rhagnodwr annibynnol / atodol anfeddygol
- Dealltwriaeth dda o ddefnydd ymarferol o elfennau craidd adsefydlu cardiaidd h.y. safonau BACPR ac elfennau craidd ar gyfer adsefydlu ac atal cardiofasgwlaidd.
- Knowledge of relevant National guidelines eg NICE, ESC, Welsh Government
Desirable
- Cymhwyster addysgu
- Gwybodaeth am systemau gofal cychwynnol
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience, including significant experience in cardiac care and previous work at Band 6/7
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Experience in leadership, and the undertaking of audit and/or research to develop and guide practice development
Desirable
- Ability to recognise own weaknesses and developmental needs
- Has undertaken audit/research based activities
Values. Other
Essential
- Skilled negotiator with advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work supportively with team members, and act as a role model, often being consulted by colleagues for support with problem solving
- Committed team worker with the ability to demonstrate a passion for cardiac rehabilitation and its role in patient care
Desirable
- Interest in driving forward development in cardiac nursing
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Cardiac Rehabilitation office, Bodfan, caernarfon
Eryri Hospital
Caernarfon
LL55 2YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)