Coronary Heart Disease Specialist Nurse

NHS; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an expert clinical practitioner to join their Coronary Heart Disease Specialist Nurse team. The role involves delivering a nurse-led Secondary Prevention Service, coordinating service delivery, and providing training. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and experience in cardiac rehabilitation.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Further training opportunities post-completion

Qualifications

• Non-Medical Prescriber with demonstrable experience.
• Registered Nurse with professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic Secondary Prevention Clinics across Redcar and Cleveland.
• Provide training to primary healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with external agencies for seamless care delivery.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Leadership and decision-making skills

Data collection and evaluation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in nursing

Teaching/mentoring qualification

Physical Assessment Skills Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will be an expert clinical practitioner working in collaboration with the Coronary Heart Disease Specialist Nurse team to deliver a nurse-led, evidence-based Secondary Prevention Service, aligned with patient needs, local guidelines, and the National Service Framework.

Responsibilities include coordinating service delivery, development, and improvement, acting as an expert resource to ensure accessible support and advice for patients, relatives, carers, and staff. The post also involves representing South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust externally and developing regional policy.

All staff are expected to undertake additional tasks as required, including cross-cover within the department, and to adhere to Trust policies and procedures. The role may be amended following consultation with the post holder. A valid vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Main Duties

1. Deliver holistic, Secondary Prevention Clinics across Redcar and Cleveland.
2. Provide training to primary healthcare team members, including students and registrars.
3. Offer professional development and training through presentations at trust and external educational events.
4. Provide specialist assessments in Coronary Heart Disease, influencing service strategy and policy development.
5. Collaborate with external agencies to ensure seamless care delivery across primary and secondary care.
6. Engage in structured clinical reflection, appraisal, and personal development planning.
7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease and national policy changes.
8. Act as a specialist in Coronary Heart Disease in primary care, improving patient understanding and management.
9. Build and maintain effective communication networks with external agencies.

About Us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training for new staff, including courses on leadership impact, team success, service improvement, and lean practices. The programme aims to develop leadership skills, promote trust values, and equip staff to lead service improvements, with further training opportunities available post-completion.

Details

Date posted: 15 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: Langbaurgh House, Bow Street, Guisborough, TS14 7AA

Job Responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Non-Medical Prescriber with demonstrable experience
• Degree in nursing
• Teaching/mentoring qualification
• Physical Assessment Skills Qualification
• Registered Nurse with professional registration

Qualifications & Training (Desirable)

• Working towards MSc in Healthcare
• Experience in Primary Care setting

Knowledge & Skills (Essential)

• Knowledge of the CHD NSF
• Expert clinical knowledge of long-term conditions
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working
• Effective communication skills
• Time management skills
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Data collection and evaluation skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge & Skills (Desirable)

• Experience with primary care informatics systems

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in cardiac rehabilitation
• Expertise in managing patients with CHD
• Experience teaching patients and professionals

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A DBS check is required. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Langbaurgh House, Bow Street, Guisborough, TS14 7AA

Website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/