Job overview

We are looking for a Cardiac Assistant Practitioner to join our East Kent Community Cardiac Nursing Team based in Whitstable. 

We provide a specialist service to adult patients with 
complex cardiac conditions across East Kent, primarily heart failure. As part of the highly specialist nursing team, you will help support patients with chronic cardiac conditions that have been identified as having 
ongoing needs and would benefit from focused management. 

Pleas be aware if you have previously applied to this role we will not be able to consider your application again. 

We also strongly encourage an informal visit to the site or a phone conversation prior to interview so we can chat you through the role and service. 

Main duties of the job

Whilst patients are predominately seen in the clinic setting there is the ability to see patients in their homes 
or digitally where clinically indicated. You will undertake the assessment, delivery and evaluation of care 
required for this patient group in keeping with your role and competencies, and under the supervision of the 
specialist nurses. Provide the necessary health education and advice to support the patient in manging their 
cardiac condition. 

We have strong links with our community based cardiac rehabilitation team. We work closely across the 
boundaries of primary and secondary care whilst ensuring a seamless service for our patients on a cardiac 
pathway of care. We have access to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings with a consultant cardiologist

Additional Working Pattern: Monday - Friday split Canterbury Thanet

Working for our organisation

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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