Coronary Heart Disease Specialist Nurse

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full 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 engaging with external agencies. Successful candidates will provide specialist assessments and training, ensuring seamless care delivery while maintaining effective communication networks. Leadership and improvement training opportunities are also offered.

Benefits

Leadership training

Service improvement training

Qualifications

• Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic Secondary Prevention Clinics throughout Redcar and Cleveland.
• Provide regular training to primary healthcare team members.

Skills

Leadership

Service Improvement

Job description

Job Description

The post holder will be an expert clinical practitioner collaborating 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.

1. Coordinate service delivery, development, and improvement.
2. Act as an expert resource ensuring patients, relatives, carers, and staff have access to CHD nursing support and advice.
3. Represent South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Community Division, with external agencies and develop policies across the Coast-to-Coast region.

All Staff Are Expected To

• Undertake other tasks as required, including cross-cover within the department when necessary.
• Adhere to and promote STHFT policies and procedures.
• This job description is subject to change following consultation with the post holder.

Successful candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic Secondary Prevention Clinics throughout Redcar and Cleveland.
• Provide regular training to primary healthcare team members.
• Offer specialist professional development and training, including presentations at educational events.
• Provide specialist assessment in CHD for primary and secondary care teams, influencing service strategy and policy.
• Engage with external agencies to ensure seamless care delivery across interfaces.
• Participate in clinical reflection, appraisal, and personal development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in CHD and related policies.
• Act as a CHD expert in primary care, providing specialist care packages.
• Enhance patient understanding and management of their condition.
• Maintain effective communication networks with external agencies.

Skills and Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training, including:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The programme aims to explore NHS leadership, promote trust values, develop leadership skills, and enable service improvements. After completing these courses, further leadership development opportunities are available.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Aubrielle Joynes
• Job Title: Clinical Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone] Ext 34893