MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
The post holder will: Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans which may need to be delivered from a range of options. Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented prior to initiating interventions. Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based plan of care for each patient, modifying it as required. Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers. Identify and assess patients' risk factors in relation to cardiovascular disease using recognised tools. Formulate an individual plan of cardiac rehabilitation in collaboration with each client, taking into account individuals' ability and understanding in order to make lifestyle changes. Use tactful and persuasive skills (such as motivational interviewing) to gain the patients' cooperation in their care management plan. Assess psychological function using recognised assessment scores e.g., HAD score or PHQ9 / GAD7. Assist senior staff with provision of education classes to support and advise patients with their rehabilitation following cardiac events. Refer patients appropriately to dietician or smoking cessation services. Participate in CR group exercise sessions mirroring the patient. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals, and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care coordinated. Maintain skills with regards to the latest technology. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g., Gold Standard Framework. Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised according to patient needs. Ensure patient-held records are completed for each contact, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis. Utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies due to potential exposure to bodily fluids, infected material, and blood products.
Professional
The post holder will: Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles, and contributions. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and be aware of budgetary constraints and work within these. Be accountable for own professional actions as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council code. Provide advice/training to less experienced staff and supervise/support staff and students, contributing to the induction process for new staff/students. Comment on draft policies. Maintain own continuous professional development and attend training as required to develop job role. Be accountable for work you have delegated to others within the team, ensuring staff are competent to undertake delegated work.
Organisational
The post holder will: Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Undertake mandatory training as required. Undertake Personal Development Plans for junior staff members. Be aware of Trusts' behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role. Ensure Trusts' behaviour framework is utilised when managing and supervising staff, and that behaviours are embraced and embedded within the team. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy. Demonstrate own duties to students, new starters, and/or less experienced staff. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration course. Provide Preceptorship to new staff as appropriate. Contribute to clinical audit as required. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.
Research & Development
The post holder will be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials, or equipment testing.
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Clinical
The post holder will: Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans which may need to be delivered from a range of options. Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented prior to initiating interventions. Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based plan of care for each patient, modifying it as required. Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers. Identify and assess patients' risk factors in relation to cardiovascular disease using recognised tools. Formulate an individual plan of cardiac rehabilitation in collaboration with each client, taking into account individuals' ability and understanding in order to make lifestyle changes. Use tactful and persuasive skills (such as motivational interviewing) to gain the patients' cooperation in their care management plan. Assess psychological function using recognised assessment scores e.g., HAD score or PHQ9 / GAD7. Assist senior staff with provision of education classes to support and advise patients with their rehabilitation following cardiac events. Refer patients appropriately to dietician or smoking cessation services. Participate in CR group exercise sessions mirroring the patient. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals, and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care coordinated. Maintain skills with regards to the latest technology. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g., Gold Standard Framework. Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised according to patient needs. Ensure patient-held records are completed for each contact, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis. Utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies due to potential exposure to bodily fluids, infected material, and blood products.
Professional
The post holder will: Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles, and contributions. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and be aware of budgetary constraints and work within these. Be accountable for own professional actions as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council code. Provide advice/training to less experienced staff and supervise/support staff and students, contributing to the induction process for new staff/students. Comment on draft policies. Maintain own continuous professional development and attend training as required to develop job role. Be accountable for work you have delegated to others within the team, ensuring staff are competent to undertake delegated work.
Organisational
The post holder will: Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Undertake mandatory training as required. Undertake Personal Development Plans for junior staff members. Be aware of Trusts' behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role. Ensure Trusts' behaviour framework is utilised when managing and supervising staff, and that behaviours are embraced and embedded within the team. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy. Demonstrate own duties to students, new starters, and/or less experienced staff. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration course. Provide Preceptorship to new staff as appropriate. Contribute to clinical audit as required. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.
Research & Development
The post holder will be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials, or equipment testing.
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