About this role
Job summary
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. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Nurse to work within the Specialist Coronary Heart Disease & Heart Failure Team based at Innovation House in Bishop Auckland covering the Dales area. The post covers core hours of 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday with currently no weekend working although that may change in the future.
Main duties of the job
To case manage patients with a cardiac diagnosis in hospital or at home 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.
To deliver cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation across the boundaries of County Durham and Darlington in line with agreed protocols.
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.
To work within a team to deliver specialist care to patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure.
Accepts the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken.
About us
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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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Offering specialist nursing care, support and monitoring to patients with cardiovascular disease and heart failure
Delivering cardiac rehabilitation both face to face in classes and home based (heart manuals and/or digital).
It involves support to optimise treatments prescribed following diagnosis and monitoring effects.
It involves education and support around lifestyle issues and risk reduction
Provides day-to-day supervision and/or clinical supervision to others.
Undertakes specialist assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care for caseload of patients/clients with cardiovascular disease and heart failure.
Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers
Is an accountable practitioner.
Maintains records as autonomous practitioner.
Skilled at assessing and managing risk.
The job entails independent travel around the Easington/Seaham area with possible need to support other teams across the CDDFT footprint.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level Active first level Registration with the NMC. Specialist professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent level of demonstrable professional knowledge/experience. Supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience or short course. Sound knowledge of national and regional policies influencing Coronary Heart Disease and Heart failure
Desirable
Accredited cardiology or heart failure course Physical assessment skills course Independent prescribing course and prescribing experience Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
Statutory Registration Essential
Nursing Midwifery Council part 1 and 2 Registration Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills and 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
Special Requirements Essential
Able to travel independently around County Durham & Darlington Flexible attitude to work Able to safely move and handle loads Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence
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
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.
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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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Shotley Bridge Hospital
Innovation House
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6XB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)