Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced cardiac nurse, looking to make a real difference in patients' recovery journeys? We are seeking a dedicated cardiac rehabilitation Sister/Charge Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality, patient-centred care to individuals recovering from cardiac events.
As a Band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse you will:
Lead and coordinate cardiac rehabilitation programmes across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Provide expert clinical assessment, education and support to patients and their families
Work collaboratively with consultant cardiologists, exercise specialists, dieticians, other healthcare professionals and volunteers
Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
In return, you will be part of a very friendly, experienced and supportive team.
We encourage all staff to participate in Continuing Professional Development.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse you will:
Lead and coordinate cardiac rehabilitation programmes across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Provide expert clinical assessment, education and support to patients and their families
Work collaboratively with consultant cardiologists, exercise specialists, dieticians, other healthcare professionals and volunteers
Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-LL0203
Job locations
Eastbourne District General Hospital and cross site
Kings Road
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Degree level qualification relevant to role
* Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area, including relevant formal training/qualification to deliver the required specialist skills and programmes of care
* Education and training qualification
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
* Management or leadership qualification or training
* Quality improvement training and qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
* Experience in clinical speciality relevant to role to be able to demonstrate the required level of professional knowledge and skills at a specialist level.
Desirable
* Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care, including complex/specialist care needs
* Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
* Specialist clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
* Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues
Other
Essential
* Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information
* Flexibility in working hours and patterns
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Degree level qualification relevant to role
* Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area, including relevant formal training/qualification to deliver the required specialist skills and programmes of care
* Education and training qualification
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
* Management or leadership qualification or training
* Quality improvement training and qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
* Experience in clinical speciality relevant to role to be able to demonstrate the required level of professional knowledge and skills at a specialist level.
Desirable
* Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care, including complex/specialist care needs
* Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
* Specialist clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
* Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues
Other
Essential
* Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information
* Flexibility in working hours and patterns
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital and cross site
Kings Road
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
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Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital and cross site
Kings Road
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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