We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse to join our multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team. The post holder will deliver evidence-based, patient-centred cardiac rehabilitation across all phases, supporting patients following cardiac events and interventions to optimise recovery, reduce risk factors, and improve long-term outcomes. The role includes clinical assessment, exercise prescription, education, health promotion, and contribution to service development in line with national guidelines.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical leadership and expert nursing care within their area of practice, undertaking comprehensive patient assessment, advanced clinical interventions, referral management and discharge planning. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care, involving patients and carers in decision-making and service development. The role includes clinical supervision, education and competency assessment of staff, contribution to training programmes, and leadership of nurse-led initiatives in line with Trust policies and national standards. The post holder will support service evaluation and improvement, ensure effective use of resources, maintain accurate records, promote health, safety and best practice, and meet professional responsibilities in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies and ongoing professional development requirements.
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults is provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices and community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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