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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiology

Maidstone

Full-Time, Part-Time

Immediately

Job Description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Cardiac CNS team delivering nurse-led services for patients with heart failure, arrhythmia, and chest pain.

Applications are invited for experienced cardiac nurses to join our dynamic cardiac nurse specialist team. This post is an ideal opportunity for an experienced cardiac rehabilitation nurse specialist to lead the team in the delivery of the cardiac rehabilitation service at Maidstone Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the cardiac rehabilitation services in the hospital, community venues, and patients’ homes. Patients are referred from a variety of sources, but primarily from an acute inpatient episode or from a tertiary cardiac intervention centre. The post holder will also liaise with commissioners in order to develop the service in response to changes in contracts and ensure that robust audit data standards are maintained.

The post holder will empower patients and their carers to participate in the management of their conditions, thus aiming to improve the longevity and quality of their lives.

The post holder will provide line management to a small team, including:

  • 1 X BAND 6 Nurse
  • 1 X Exercise Physiologist

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers:

  • Two operating theatres
  • 28 inpatient and day-care beds
  • Diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy)
  • Consultation/treatment rooms

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
  • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
  • Blue Light card eligibility.
  • Additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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