Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff Nurse - Development Post

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To assess, plan, provide and evaluate the cardiac rehabilitation needs of individuals following myocardial infarction, revascularisation or cardiac surgery under the supervision of the specialist cardiac nurses. 1.2 To offer and provide lifestyle advice, support and treatment, assisting the patient in identifying risk factors for CVD and initiating change and referring on to appropriate services as necessary. 1.3 Providing psychological support and interventions / escalation as necessary. 1.4 Be sensitive to the cultural needs of patients from minority ethnic groups, including the use of interpreters as necessary.
1.5. Provide education and support to families and carers ensuring they have access to appropriate information. 1.6 Liaise with community and secondary care colleagues and other professionals as required with regard to the patients individual care, medication and other needs. 1.7 Deliver stages 0- 5 cardiac rehabilitation according to local guidelines 1.8 Responsible for monitoring patient status during exercise and responding appropriately.
1.9 Using appropriate clinical equipment assess and monitor patients progress and act on abnormal results. 2.0 Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards. 2.1 Take responsibility for supervision of the health care assistants working within the service under the guidance of the specialist nurses

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