Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse

NHS; Faversham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking a Band 6 Community Nurse to join their Thanet Nursing Teams. This role involves delivering cardiac rehab services across East Kent and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate should have an NMC registration, a Level 6 degree or equivalent, and recent experience in cardiology. The position is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, with a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required as a Registered Health Care Professional.
• Must have a full, valid UK or EU driving licence.
• Cardiology experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver care for patients with complex long-term cardiac conditions.
• Manage a caseload of patients needing targeted case management.
• Act as a resource on Coronary Heart Disease for various care services.
• Support flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Registered Health Care Professional

Recent cardiology experience

Use of IT systems and databases

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for passionate and skilled Band 6 Community Nurses to join our Thanet Community Nursing Teams, based at our brand new £10million state‑of‑the‑art Thanet Health Hub.

Our award‑winning service brings together a skilled group of nurses, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, counsellors, cardiac rehab assistants, practitioners, an occupational therapist, administrators, and volunteers.

In this role you will deliver cardiac rehab services across an allocated area of East Kent and help cover other areas based on demand, waiting times, and capacity.

You will also work closely with the Senior Clinical Lead and Head of Service to ensure safe, high‑quality care through an effective and efficient model.

Responsibilities

• Assess, deliver, and evaluate care for patients with complex, long‑term, and potentially high‑risk cardiac conditions.
• Manage a caseload of patients with ongoing needs who would benefit from targeted case management.
• Serve as a go‑to resource on Coronary Heart Disease for primary, community, and secondary care services.
• Support flexible working arrangements to meet patients and staff needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Care Professional (NMC registration)
• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience plus a diploma in nursing
• A full, valid UK driving licence (or valid driving licence issued by an EU country)
• Recent cardiology experience
• Use of IT systems and databases

Desirable (Optional)

• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice, coronary heart disease and secondary prevention including medication optimisation
• Awareness of NHS developments, National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity.

Working Pattern

Part‑time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rota per annum.

Employer

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust – Thanet Hub, CT10 2WA.