Nurse Specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Cardiac Nurse Specialist - Band 6 to join their dynamic Cardiac Rehabilitation team. This role involves providing specialized care and support to patients post-cardiac events and surgery. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cardiology, possess a health assessment qualification, and be willing to acquire non-medical prescribing. The organization promotes a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in cardiology.
• Ability to provide education and support through phases 1 to 3 of rehabilitation.
• Competence in current secondary prevention medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and support to patients and caregivers.
• Contribute to patient care following acute cardiac events.
• Participate in pre-admission clinics for cardiac procedures.

Skills

Health assessment competence

Experience in cardiology

Patient education

Support for caregivers

Education

Health assessment course qualification

Non-medical prescribing qualification (willing to acquire)

Job description

Cardiac Nurse Specialist - Band 6

The Cardiac Rehabilitation team at the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a passionate and dynamic Band 6 Nurse Specialist to join their growing service.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac nurses, exercise physiologists, cardiac rehabilitation assistants, and administrative staff, all dedicated to providing specialized care to patients following cardiac events or surgery.

We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated cardiac nurse with significant experience in caring for patients with cardiac conditions. The successful candidate will provide specialist advice, education, and support through phases 1 to 3 of rehabilitation, and will undertake pre-admission clinics for cardiac procedures and device clinics.

Under the mentorship of senior cardiac rehabilitation nursing and exercise physiology teams, the post holder will contribute to patient care following acute cardiac events and heart failure. Responsibilities include providing clinical expertise, education, support, and guidance to patients and caregivers, with duties spanning inpatient advice, outpatient follow-up, face-to-face, and telephone consultations.

Competence in health assessment and current secondary prevention medications is essential. Candidates must possess a health assessment course qualification and hold or be willing to acquire non-medical prescribing qualifications.

Applicants must demonstrate relevant, significant post-registration experience in cardiology.

About Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

SWB serves Birmingham and the Black Country, an area known for its cultural diversity. We are committed to caring for our patients, population, and staff, guided by our core values of Ambition, Respect, and Compassion. Our purpose is to improve life chances and health outcomes for our community.

We aim to create a supportive environment where staff feel they belong, can develop their careers, and are valued. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support work-life balance. Please discuss individual circumstances with the recruiting manager during onboarding.

For full details of the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Visit our website to learn more about our ambitions and people plans.