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Job overview

• Are you a nurse who would like to develop a career in cardiology?
• Are you passionate about supporting patients with long term conditions to manage their health and enjoy life to their fullest?
• Do you have the confidence to work alone and within a team, putting the patient at the heart of what you do?

If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the community cardiac rehabilitation team.  We are looking for an experienced nurse who is eager to learn, cardiology experience is not essential.

The role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, who is keen provide education and motivate patients in their rehabilitation. 

Main duties of the job

To work under instruction from the senior staff to:

•  To provide an evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines.
•  To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area.
•  Under the guidance of specialist nurse assist in answering correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up.
•  To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes.
•  To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the cardiac rehabilitation service.

Working for our organisation

So what else?

·       This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.

·       We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.

·       We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.

·       You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?  In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

·       Informal visits can be arranged on request.

·       We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.

·       MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.

At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.