Associate Specialist Practitioner – Cardiac Rehab (Internal only)inVictoria RoadinVictoria RoadPUBLISHED TUE 18 FEB 2025

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses to join our friendly, driven, passionate and nationally accredited Cardiac Rehabilitation service. The posts available are 22.5 hours per week and 14 hours per week.

You should have significant relevant post registration experience including within cardiac rehabilitation, cardiology with evidence of continued professional development. You should have experienced and have a keen interest and understanding in the rehabilitation of cardiac patients. You should also understand the process of behavioural change for patients to reduce their risk of further cardiac events and assist them in recovering to their best physical, psychological, social and vocational status. You will have excellent communication skills, be organised, a good team player and have time management skills to work under pressure alongside other members of the team. You will be expected to work autonomously and be able to make decisions.

Hours per week - 22.5 & 14

Provide timely and effective cardiac rehab to patients according to clinical protocols and service priorities from initial referral until discharge from the service.

Works autonomously and flexibly to manage own caseload of patients whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Provide a ward presence and identify appropriate patients for cardiac rehabilitation according to evidence-based guidelines.

Provide nurse-led clinics, performing functional assessment and using specialist knowledge to ensure the correct cardiac rehabilitation pathway for patients.

To manage clinical risk within own caseload of patients and to complete risk assessments to manage risk within their own working day.

To deliver individual and group based cardiac rehabilitation programmes and to be responsible for the safety of patients.

Participate in clinical audit and contributes to development of knowledge within the specialist field of practice.

Contributes to the delivery and development of specialist educational programme for patients and carers.

Supports in the teaching and development of healthcare professions, patients and carers.

About us

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsQYGb for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.