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Job summary

Main area
Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
810-6418629
Employer
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
Longhill Health Centre
Town
Hull
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 pa/pr
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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City Health Care Partnership CIC logo

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.

A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues. 

We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager. 

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A  TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY  YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923. 

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with appropriate clinical proficiency and experience to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team which includes specialist nurses, specialist physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants.

The post holder will perform clinical assessments; using a range of skills and expert knowledge for a range of Cardiac / Pulmonary patients.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients across CHCP CIC. 

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering pulmonary rehabilitation services across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire; aimed at improving the health outcomes for patients’ diagnosed with COPD and other specific respiratory conditions.

The post holder will work closely with the Home oxygen specialist nurses, PARCS service, community nursing teams, secondary care providers, General practitioners, Practice nurses and other health professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the rehabilitation needs of patients following a chronic respiratory diagnosis or acute event.

The post holder will provide professional help, support and education to patients, relatives and carers that will enable them to effectively manage their condition, improve mortality and morbidity and reduce hospital re-admission.

For more details or an informal visit please contact Grace Eastwood Clinical Team Lead on 07816 646217 or email [email protected]

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. 

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to clinical area to advanced level of post-graduate diploma in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge/experience learning
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of supervising, teaching and mentoring pre-registration students and colleagues
  • Advanced/expert clinical qualification
  • Prepared to undertake or hold an accredited leadership qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of respiratory services and national and local initiatives relating to chronic lung conditions
  • Comprehensive knowledge of issues relating to specific area of practice
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • Full understanding/application of relevant clinical knowledge of research and audit processes
  • Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area e.g. Mental Capacity act, Social inclusion
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of exercise prescription

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate experience of working in a clinical cardiac or inter environment
  • Demonstrate experience of working within long term condition management
  • Basic IT skills
  • Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/ change that impacts out of own area of work/responsibility
  • Evidence of professional networking locally and nationally
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of policy implementation and development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Armed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Grace Eastwood
Job title
Clinical Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07816 646217
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