Location of Post:Community Healthcare - Cavan Monaghan1 permanent CNS Cardiology position in the Chronic Disease Hub in CavanA panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiovascular Disease- Integrated Care, Community Healthcare, Cavan Monaghan, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filledInformal Enquiries:Fiona Gilliland - Chronic Disease Management LeadEmail: fiona.gilliland@hse.ie Phone: 087 0997504Anne Regan – Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing in the Chronic Disease Management HubEmail: anne.regan3@hse.ie Phone: 086 8078574Reporting Relationship:The Post Holder will report operationally to the Operational Team Lead ICPCD.Professional reporting relationship will be the Director of Public Health Nursing through the appointed CDM Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing.Clinical governance will be with the GP responsible for the patient in primary care and the relevant Consultant in Cardiology in secondary care.Purpose of the Post:The role of the CNS. CVD will differ according to the needs and configuration of established cardiology services at each site.The purpose of this integrated care CNS CVD post is to:Provide expertise and specialist nursing services to patients with a cardiovascular condition both in hospital outpatient settings and in primary care. The post holder will liaise between acute cardiology services and integrated cardiology services in the community along with other agencies to deliver effective evidenced based care. They will use resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes in keeping with the approved models of care and HIQA standards.The person appointed to this post will work in the newly formed Integrated Care Cardiology Service. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) delivering coordinated evidence based care for patients in primary care whilst liaising closely with secondary care. The Integrated Care CNS CVD will deliver nurse-led clinics to provide support to patients and their GPs in creating management plans, assessing relevant treatments, assisting with diagnosis development and will provide education to patients and staff. This post is 80% working with GP’s in Primary Care, and 20% of CNS CVD role will involve working with the Secondary Care Cardiology Team.In order to ensure continuity of service to patients the CNS CVD may be required to rotate/cover other parts of the integrated cardiology service such as Cardiac Rehabilitation. This will also promote service integration and enhance skillset development. It will be dependent on identified service needs at each site. If deemed appropriate, site rotation can occur within the Cardiology Integrated services within Cavan and Monaghan. The CNS CVD caseload will focus initially on the following patient groups:• Chronic Cardiovascular Disease• Atrial Fibrillations• Ischaemic Heart Disease1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:(i) Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwivesheld by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing andMidwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.AND(ii) Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland(Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which theapplication is being made or be entitled to be so registered.OR(iii) In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basisbe registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.AND(iv) Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or anaggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in whichthe application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant)AND(v) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full timeexperience in specialist area of Cardiovascular Disease Integrated Care.AND(vi) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, ascertified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieveda Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications(NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialistarea of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirementsfor specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing andMidwifery 4th ed (2008).Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute thatthey have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higherstandard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS orabove), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by theNational Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Cardiovascular DiseaseIntegrated care prior to application* (See **Note 1 below).AND(vii) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development(CPD) relevant to the specialist area.AND(viii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professionalresponsibility within his/her scope of practice.**Note 1:For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and whocurrently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area(equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026.And(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.2. Annual Registration(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role.And(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).3. HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.4. CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland) by way of the Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)Post Specific Requirements:Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge of current issues and experience of working with people with Chronic Disease as relevant to the role.Demonstrate the ability to identify and work with key partners in the implementation of the ICPCD.Other requirements specific to the post:Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirement of the role.Evidence of computer skills include use of IT platforms.Competency QuestionsAs part of the interview process competency based questions will be asked. The competencies that will be addressed are stated below. As part of your interview preparation please ensure you have reflected on examples of how you have demonstrated your ability in each of the competency and skill areas and are prepared to discuss this in more depth at interview. A summary definition of each skill area is in the job specification.Professional Knowledge and ExperiencePlanning & Managing ResourcesAbility to work independently as well as part of a TeamCommitment to Providing a Quality ServiceEvaluating and Judging SituationsCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsFor further information on this post, please view the attached job specification .Please note CVs will not be accepted.Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. 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