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Job description

The post holder will be required to provide clinical leadership to the Cardiac Nursing team that provides person-centred care in respect of cardiovascular risk management, primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention, drug therapies, caseload management, site programme activity and manage a clinical caseload which includes supporting patients and relatives following discharge from hospital. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will therefore be required to promote collaborative relationships with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and administrative staff across primary and secondary care..

Responsibilities

• To establish contact with patients referred for cardiac rehab and their relatives, where appropriate, during their hospital stay.
• To work as an integral part of the Cardiology Directorate to ensure that all organisational and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must be registered on Part I of the NMC Register (Adult Nursing).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Desirable Skills

• Must be willing to complete Non-Medical Prescribing qualification within the next 3 years.

Further Information

Location: Altnagelvin Hospital Salary: £41,659 to £47,672 per annum pro rata