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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-HSN-510
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Heart Assessment Team Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital for two positions as a Heart Assessment Team Staff Nurse (Band 5) managing heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation patients. 

These positions will be based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Within these roles they may be the need to work across site. 

The successful applicants will be a qualified NMC registered nurse with proven post registration experience in cardiology. 

Main duties of the job

Working as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of patients referred to the Heart Assessment Team. Within the role, the post holder will provide ongoing support and lifestyle  advice to patients with Coronary Heart Disease/Heart Failure  on an inpatient/outpatient basis through one to one counselling and group sessions. 

The post holder will undertake patient assessments prior to commencement of cardiac rehabilitation  exercise  programmes and to supervise  planned exercise sessions 

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Professional/qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN
Desirable criteria
  • Coronary Care Course or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • awareness of relevant/current professional issues
  • previous experience of working in the field of cardiology

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • ability to work and communicate effectively within a MDT
  • positive attitude to change
Desirable criteria
  • microsoft office PC and SEMA PAS skills

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • awareness of professional and personal limitations
  • evidence of being a team player
  • flexible and adaptable approach

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Robinson
Job title
Heart Assessment Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261463
Additional information

01952 641222 ext 4097 / 01743 261463

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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