Community cardiac nurse - cardiac rehabilitation inGillingham inGillingham PUBLISHED WED 27 NOV 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata PERMANENT

Medway Community Healthcare r4OWRY6l

Opportunity to develop a rewarding career in cardiology and patient-focused care.

Ability to provide crucial support and education to patients, helping them manage long-term health conditions.

Autonomy in the role, allowing for independent work as well as collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Engagement with a diverse patient population across multiple locations in the Medway area.

Involvement in the implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation programs, enhancing professional expertise and practice.

Participation in the monitoring and auditing of services, contributing to continuous improvement in cardiac care.

Flexible working environment with opportunities for home visits, fostering strong nurse-patient relationships.

The role of Community Cardiac Nurse - Cardiac Rehabilitation with Medway Community Healthcare in Gillingham is aimed at nurses interested in cardiology and supporting patients with long-term health conditions. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a desire to educate and motivate patients throughout their rehabilitation process.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation (phases I-III) in accordance with national and local guidelines.
- Participating in exercise and secondary prevention programs at various locations in the Medway area.
- Assisting senior staff in managing patient communications, providing advice and follow-up.
- Conducting home or clinic visits to evaluate patients' progress, optimize medication, and promote lifestyle changes.
- Contributing to the monitoring and auditing of the cardiac rehabilitation service.

Experience in cardiology is not required, making it suitable for those eager to learn in this specialty.

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.

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.

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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.

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