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 your 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!