Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist

Overview

Cardiac rehab specialist nurse - B5.We are looking for a passionate and committed nurse who can work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. Experience caring for cardiology patients and excellent interpersonal skills are desirable for this role.Help deliver a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme, providing secondary prevention, education and exercise supervision to patients who have undergone cardiac intervention or have been diagnosed with heart failure. Contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to the care of the cardiac patient.Responsibilities

Review and triage referrals; provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health professionals following cardiac surgery/intervention.Support and assist in delivering the cardiac rehab exercise/activity programme to patients.Attend multidisciplinary meetings and provide input on physical and psychological care.About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services are provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, including nursing, therapy, specialist and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at Newmarket Community Hospital.We aim to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes and work guided by our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone’s voice counts and you can #BeKnown for who you are.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay: Agenda for change | Band 5 | Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year (Pro Rata)Contract: Fixed term | Duration: 12 months | Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible workingReference: 179-7291574-MLocation: West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZJob responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description. The closing date may change if we receive a strong response; please apply as soon as possible.Person Specification

Education and qualificationsEssential: NMC Registration Level 1Essential: BLSDesirable: ILS ProviderDesirable: Recognised post-registration cardiac courseDesirable: Clinical Educator/Supervisor TrainingExperience and knowledgeEssential: Post-registration cardiac ward/cardiac rehab experienceEssential: Basic understanding of CHDDesirable: Understanding of NSF for CHDDesirable: Knowledge of BACPR Standards for Cardiac RehabilitationSkills and abilitiesEssential: Good communication skillsEssential: IT literateEssential: Able to initiate and manage changeEssential: Able to demonstrate skills of health promotionDesirable: Presentation skillsPersonal qualitiesEssential: Commitment to delivering high quality serviceEssential: Able to work independently with minimal supervisionDesirable: Time management skillsCompliance and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for previous convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

West Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustWest Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZEmployer Website: ..... full job details .....