Cardiology Nurse Band 6

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading seeks a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist to coordinate referrals and deliver exercise-based rehabilitation. You will work with the MDT, assess patients, and support data submission to MINAP/NICOR.

The role emphasises governance, audit, and service development within a supportive team. The post holder will contribute to improving uptake and patient outcomes, participate in monthly MINAP meetings, and work to develop cardiac rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with cardiac rehab qualification and ongoing professional development.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Level 1 and 2 certification or equivalent.
• Fitness Instructor qualification or equivalent demonstrated ability.
• Experience leading nurse-led clinics within a cardiac rehabilitation setting.
• Health-related degree or working towards it, demonstrating suitable academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate referrals for cardiac rehabilitation across key condition groups.
• Maintain comprehensive patient notes and adhere to Trust policies for records.
• Support data collection for MINAP and NICOR and assist in audits.
• Work with MDT to develop services and ensure governance and quality standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

MDT collaboration

Data governance

Cardiac rehabilitation

Education

Registered Nurse

Cardiac Rehabilitation course Level 1 and 2

Fitness Instructor Qualification

Nurse led clinic experience

Health-related degree or working towards

Job description

The post holder must be able to manage a caseload of patients. They will independently assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate exercise programmes according to the needs of the individuals. They will organise and manage the pre and post assessment clinics to assess individuals' lifestyle, motivation for change and exercise capacity (step test) and contribute in administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Cardiology Nurse Specialists team.

They will work strategically with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to influence the development of the service both locally and nationally. They will be responsible for ensuring the data is submitted to the Community Rehabilitation Team for the Cardiac Rehabilitation National clinical audits and to analyse the Trusts cardiac rehabilitation data to improve uptake and patients outcomes.

Support in the twice weekly cardiac rehabilitation classes.

Works closely with Cardiology Data Support Worker in ensuring the following;

The collection and input of MINAP and Heart Failure data onto NICOR data base

Assisting in the preparation and input of PCI data for exporting to NICOR

To organise, prepare and attend monthly MINAP meetings

To complete all updates post MINAP meetings

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the referrals for cardiac rehabilitation of the following group of conditions:

-Post MI, PCI

-Post-cardiac surgery

-Devices

-Transplant

-LVAD

o Take and monitor patients' vital signs using knowledge of anatomical and physiological markers. Be able to interpret and clinically analyse these measures and modify prescribed exercise as indicated or advise appropriate member of the MDT as appropriate.

o Respond to patients who may be suffering an acute coronary event or illness, which requires urgent care. Be prepared to act quickly, advise the patient or refer to other members of the MDT as appropriate, working within the hospital policies and guidelines.

o Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Work as an excellent role model for professional practice.

o Work with the multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust, utilising the umbrella of clinical Governance to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care. Place the patient's experience at the core of service delivery. Monitor and audit the quality of care through a range of strategies, including risk management incident reporting, complaints, research and effectiveness monitoring and clinical audit.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Role responsibilities

• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely patient notes and records in accordance with Trust policy utilising Electronic Patient Record software, as well as paper documentation where necessary. Ensure safekeeping and confidentiality of those records in current use.
• To complete activity records to inform planning and service delivery within the Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
• To prioritise referrals received within the Cardiac Rehabilitation service, using clinical knowledge to underpin decisions.
• Understand the workload targets which have been set for the clinical service, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others in the work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure the team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
• Actively encourages the development of the Cardiology Nurse Specialist team. Be aware of and promote new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.
• Develops own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.
• To support the Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist with Clinical Governance in the Cardiac Rehabilitation service and support systems of clinical effectiveness and audit programmes, assisting in the development of local protocols and guidelines as required, according to evidence based practice
• To work with your team leader to ensure that the service responds to local and national initiatives and policy such as National Service Frameworks and NICE guidelines
• To be aware of current practices in own work and that of the team and how it relates to research findings, evidence based projects, audits and the use of recognised outcome measures, to ensure that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually monitored and improved
• To advise your team leader regarding recommendations for service developments and undertake projects as required.
• To participate in the development of team and Trust objectives.

Person Specification

Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse
• Cardiac Rehabilitation course Level 1 and 2
• Fitness Instructor Qualification or equivalent
• Nurse led clinic experience
• Health related degree or working towards, or able to demonstrate evidence of working at that level.

Experience

Education

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.