Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Specialist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Specialist Practitioner in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will provide clinical and operational leadership to the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care in hospital, community and home settings across Gwynedd and Anglesey. You will lead patient pathways, protocols and service improvement in line with national standards.

This role requires a proactive leader with experience in cardiac rehabilitation, driving development and ensuring

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current practising status.
• Degree level with post-registration Masters.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines, ESC guidelines and Welsh Government guidance.
• Extensive post-registration cardiac care experience.
• Experience in leadership and coordinating patient care.
• Experience in audit and research to guide practice development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation Team.
• Lead on development of patient pathways, clinical protocols and service improvement.
• Deliver cardiac rehabilitation across hospital, community and home settings in Gwynedd and Anglesey.
• Lead on and implement cardiac rehabilitation interventions in Anglesey and Gwynedd with travel across counties.
• Participate in the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation to maintain certification.

Skills

Leadership skills

Auditing and research

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Knowledge of ESC guidelines

Knowledge of Welsh Government guidance

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Degree level with post-registration Masters

Job description

The post holder will be practising as lead nurse in the cardiac rehabilitation team . This will encompass the skillsof assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout cardiac rehabilitation.

The post holder will aim to deliver excellent standard of care across the domains of, advanced Clinical practice including independent prescribing, Leadership and management, research and Education.

The post Holder will deliver cardiac rehabilitation to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions in various clinical and Gym based settings in line with the British association for cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Lead Specialist Practitioner to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation Service in North West Wales. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical leader with recent experience in cardiac rehabilitation to lead, develop and sustain the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service across Gwynedd and Anglesey. The successful candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership to the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care within hospital, community and home settings. The role will include supporting the continued development of patient pathways, clinical protocols and service improvement. You will have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current cardiac rehabilitation standards and evidence-based guidance, with the ability to apply these effectively within clinical practice and service delivery. You will lead the services participation in the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation so to maintain the ongoing achievement and maintenance of cardiac rehabilitation Certification via the National Certification Programme.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is an excellent team player and communicator, with strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously, flexibly and innovatively. You will be passionate about improving cardiac rehabilitation services and supporting patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Please review the person specification in the Job description.

The post holder will join the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation care in a variety of settings. The role will involve leading on and implementing cardiac rehabilitation interventions in Anglesey, and Gwynedd areas with requirements to travel across the counties.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

Person Specification

Qualification and/or knowledge

• NMC Registered Nurse.
• Educated to degree level with post-registration Masters level education in relevant area or willingness to work towards.
• Knowledge of relevant National guidelines eg NICE, ESC, Welsh Government

Experience

• Extensive post-registration experience, including significant experience in cardiac care and previous work at Band 6/7
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
• Experience in leadership, and the undertaking of audit and/or research to develop and guide practice development
• Ability to recognise own weaknesses and developmental needs
• Has undertaken audit/research based activities

Values. Other

• Skilled negotiator with advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work supportively with team members, and act as a role model, often being consulted by colleagues for support with problem solving
• Committed team worker with the ability to demonstrate a passion for cardiac rehabilitation and its role in patient care
• Interest in driving forward development in cardiac nursing

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.

Cardiac Rehabilitation office, Bodfan, caernarfon

Cardiac Rehabilitation office, Bodfan, caernarfon