An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nurse Specialist in Cardiology to join County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust. The post is permanent for 30 hours per week and based at Darlington Memorial Hospital.,

To case manage patients with a cardiac diagnosis 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.
Provide and support training for the multidisciplinary team in the management of CHD and heart failure.
To deliver cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation across the boundaries of County Durham and Darlington in line with agreed protocols.
To regularly attend and participate in training, peer support and clinical supervision.
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, 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.

Able to travel independently around County Durham & Darlington
Flexible attitude to work
Able to safely move and handle loads
Significant post registration experience some of which must be in cardiology
Experience of cardiac rehabilitation
Experience of health improvement/promotion
Audit experience, Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
Accredited cardiology course
Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level
Accredited heart failure course
Physical assessment skills course
Independent prescribing course and prescribing experience
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
Significant post registration experience some of which must be in cardiology
Experience of cardiac rehabilitation
Experience of health improvement/promotion
Audit experience, Accredited teaching qualification (or working towards)
Accredited cardiology course
Degree level qualification or evidence of study at degree level
Accredited heart failure course
Physical assessment skills course
Independent prescribing course and prescribing experience
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

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