Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse

at  Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To promote healthy behaviours among patients who have experienced a cardiac event, including cardiac surgical procedure, leading to a more active, healthy lifestyle, thus reducing the risk of further events and disability through cardiac, or cardiovascular illness. The post holder will be an active team participant within the service and provide in-depth clinical knowledge of all cardiac conditions. To work effectively as part of the cardiac team to provide a patient centred service. Empowering the patient with confidence and knowledge to self-manage their long-term condition.
Manage a caseload of out-patients and participate in the virtual and face to face clinics and classes. Work in accordance within the Nurse and Midwifery Council guidelines It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Act as a role model in expert practice facilitating and supporting the delivery of effective patient care using innovation and engagement to promote best possible outcomes. Plan and develop appropriate management care plans for individual patients or client groups, with guidance and support from the Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Nurse.
Identify and promote areas for practice development with the team leader, including guidelines and procedures to support the delivery of care, ensuring that all care is evidenced based. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own practice including management of patients in your care. To organise the caseload and clinics efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Undertake review and monitoring of patient medications, liaising with GP/Consultant as appropriate.
To maintain patient records in line with the Trusts Record Keeping policy

Please refer the Job description for details