Heart Assessment Team Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Heart Assessment Team Sister/Charge Nurse to manage cardiac patients. This permanent role involves providing support, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The position is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, offering opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cardiac patients.
• Ability to provide lifestyle advice and support.
• Knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and advice to cardiac patients.
• Undertake patient assessments for rehabilitation programs.
• Manage nurse-led clinics for risk assessment and medication support.

Skills

Patient assessment

Lifestyle counseling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based clinical practices

Job description

Heart Assessment Team Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Join to apply for the Heart Assessment Team Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) role at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital for a Heart Assessment Team Sister/Charge Nurse managing heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation patients. The vacancy is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and is a permanent position for 30 hours per week. There may be a need to work across sites.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing ongoing support and lifestyle advice to cardiac patients in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings through one-to-one counseling and group sessions.
2. Undertaking patient assessments before cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs.
3. Managing nurse-led clinics focusing on risk assessment, medication support, urgent symptom review, and palliative care.
4. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to promote partnership working between primary and secondary care providers.
5. Implementing evidence-based clinical practices to support patients with heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation needs.

We strive to provide high-quality, safe care in a supportive environment. Our vision is "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve," guided by our values of Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted. We are committed to staff development and offer various learning opportunities.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Karen Robinson
• Job title: Heart Assessment Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]