Cardiovascular Specialist Nurse

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 If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. 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. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply., 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. Job description, 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.

• 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, 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, 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
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, 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
  
  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.