Join Us on the Coast and Lead the Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Imagine building and shaping a modern Cardiac Rehabilitation service while working in one of the most beautiful parts of the South East Based by the coast, with the South Downs on your doorstep, excellent rail links, and just an hour from London Victoria—and not far from vibrant Brighton—this is a role that blends professional challenge with an enviable lifestyle.
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced cardiac rehabilitation professional with a strong cardiology background to take the next step in leadership. We’re looking for someone with vision—someone ready to lead, develop, and elevate our Cardiac Rehabilitation service while living our core values every day.
Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate the Cardiac Rehabilitation service in collaboration with a skilled multidisciplinary team.
* Provide specialist assessment, advice, and personalised education to patients with cardiac conditions.
* Shape and redesign the service using best evidence and patient‑centered principles.
* Maintain high standards of care, while ensuring effective use of resources and meeting activity targets.
* To develop, manage and monitor the Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation service.
* Line management of specialist nurses and admin team.
* To provide specialist nursing assessments and advise patients with cardiac conditions.
* To facilitate and participate in the redesign of the service as required based on best evidence and patient needs.
Qualifications
* Broad experience in cardiology and cardiovascular exercise management.
* Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
* A professional registration as a Nurse, Physiotherapist, or Exercise Physiologist.
* A relevant degree plus ENB 998/Mentorship Module or equivalent.
* At least 5 years’ experience in cardiology or cardiac rehab setting.
* Post Graduate qualification at Master’s level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills.
Benefits
* Dedicated managerial support.
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
* Chance to work within a team committed to excellence, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
* Staff benefits include staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
* Access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Onsite parking 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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We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete your application; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026.
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