Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Development role/ Advanced Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will join our Cardiac Rehabilitation team as a trainee advanced practitioner, under supervision, developing skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment within a defined scope of practice.

You will undertake workplace-based learning and university modules aimed at progressing to a Band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Advanced Nurse Practitioner, with travel across Conwy and Denbighshire counties.

Qualifications

• Nursing background in Cardiology.
• Willingness to work towards or complete Masters in advanced clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation knowledge, expertise and skills for patients and families.
• Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway for cardiac patients.

Skills

Cardiology nursing

Advanced clinical practice

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced practitioner within cardiac rehabilitation. This will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout cardiac rehabilitation and related services.

The post holder will aim to work towards the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification.

The training programme involves a combination of workplace-based learning of clinical skills, attitudes and knowledge and university based academic modules. The academic rigour of this level requires dedicated study time.

The training programme should be completed, subject to satisfactory assessments. The trainee will then progress to being a band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Advanced Nurse.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team in the delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation. We are seeking a nurse who possess a nursing background in Cardiology and who has either completed a Masters in advanced clinical practice, is already working towards completion or will commit to completing . The purpose of the role is to provide specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation knowledge, expertise and skills for patients and their families that promotes recovery and self-management.

This requires you to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway for cardiac patients.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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 Conway and Denbighshire 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.

Person specification

Qualification and/or knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Essential

Desirable criteria

• Desirable