Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our forward thinking and supportive team in Cardiac Rehabilitation, which is an integral part of the Cardiology service within ABUHB.

We are a forward thinking service who integrate fully with all levels of the MDT (Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Exercise Physiologists, OT's, Dietitians, etc) and work closely with the BACPR and NACR.

Main duties of the job

You will have responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of care to patients with CAD, valve disease, arrhythmia's  and heart failure, who are referred for Cardiac Rehabilitation following a cardiac event, surgery or cardiac intervention.

You will be responsible for providing an individualised, health education and rehabilitation programme and assist patients in adopting a healthier lifestyle by appropriately managing identified risk factors.

To be considered for this post you must either have experience in cardiac rehab or a relevant background in cardiology or long term conditions management. You must have evidence of continuous professional development and education and possess excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

You will assist in the development and progression of the CR service and in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are both equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.