The RoleWe are seeking to recruit a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse team at University Hospital Wishaw.
The successful candidate will work autonomously, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, to provide care, education and support to patients with new and existing cardiac conditions.
Relevant clinical experience and comprehensive cardiology knowledge is essential.
An accredited clinical examination qualification is desirable (or willingness to undertake).
As part of a multidisciplinary / multiagency team, the post holder will manage a spec list caseload, using evidence based practice and client centred principles to assess, plan and implement care, provide expert advice and support, operating within a defined specialism across NHS Lanarkshire.
To contribute to the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research activity.
Contribute to the supervision, education and development of members of the multidisciplinary team.
Provide effective leadership within scope of role.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire?
Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringWorking ConditionsExposure to blood and body fluids, faeces, emptying bed pans/urinals, catheter bags frequentlyExposure to physical and verbal aggressionWorking aloneEQUIPMENT & MACHINERYIn a safe and competent manner utilise and maintain a range of equipment within a hospital and / or community environment within area of specialism in accordance with local policyCommunity working conditions - treating people in their own homes, regular drivingIt would be great if you also haveAccredited clinical assessment qualification (or willing to undertakeContract typePermanent Full time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Cardiology within University Hospital Wishaw.The working pattern for this role - Monday-FridayLooking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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