Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Development role/ Advanced Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced practitioner within cardiac rehabilitation. This will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout cardiac rehabilitation and related services.

The post holder will aim to work towards the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification.

The training programme involves a combination of workplace-based learning of clinical skills, attitudes and knowledge and university based academic modules. The academic rigour of this level requires dedicated study time.

The training programme should be completed, subject to satisfactory assessments. The trainee will then progress to being a band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Advanced Nurse.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team in the delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation. We are seeking a nurse who possess a nursing background in Cardiology and who has either completed a Masters in advanced clinical practice, is already working towards completion or will commit to completing . The purpose of the role is to provide specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation knowledge, expertise and skills for patients and their families that promotes recovery and self-management.

This requires you to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway for cardiac patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will join the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation care in a variety of settings. The role will involve leading on and implementing cardiac rehabilitation interventions in Conway and Denbighshire with requirements to travel across the counties.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in trac.

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable