An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 4-day Band 5 Cardiac Nurse within the Leeds Community Cardiac Service.

The Leeds Community Cardiac Service is made up of specialist nurses, physiotherapists, rehab nurses and clinical support workers providing care and treatment for cardiac patients. You will support the Cardiac Nurse Specialists providing holistic assessments with a focus on cardiac rehab for patients who have had a cardiac event or cardiac surgery.

We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and flexible nurse who is able to adapt to changing demands and workload. You will enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be a good team player, but also be able to work independently.

The Cardiac service operates Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the city and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

As a Cardiac nurse you will:

• Work within the MDT, alongside Cardiac Nurse Specialists to provide support, care and advice for patients following myocardial infarction and cardiac surgery.

• Contact patients following discharge from hospital.

• Complete holistic assessments, discuss cardiac risk factors, and support patients to make positive lifestyle changes.

• Discuss, explain and refer the patient for exercise following their cardiac event

• Put the patient at the heart of everything you do, supporting the patient following discharge and use the patients’ goals to identify a plan of care.

• Liaise with the Cardiac Activity Programme team, including cardiac physiotherapist, the home exercise team, and Active Leeds team to optimise the patient’s cardiac rehabilitation goals.

This role will include telephone/video consultations, home visits and clinic work across the city. Training and education will be given.

For informal enquires, please call Nicola Walker, Clinical Lead on 07739 969645 / nicola.walker72@nhs.net

This vacancy is eligible for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.