Band 7 -Nurse Clinical Practitioner Cardiac Rehabilitation - EDGH
Accepting applications until: 14-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 14-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Eastbourne DGH- cross site when required
- Address
- Kings Road
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Postcode
- BN21 2UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: cross site when required
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (cross site when required)
Salary
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Band 7 -Nurse Clinical Practitioner - Cardiac Rehabilitation - EDGH
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
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.
In this dynamic leadership role, you will:
-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.
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We’re seeking a candidate who brings:
-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
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.
In return, you’ll receive dedicated managerial support, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and the chance to work within a team committed to excellence, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
Working for our organisation
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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
- Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
- Managerial or Leadership qualification
Desirable criteria
- Project management/Quality improvement qualification
- Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Education/Training qualification
- Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise
- Demonstrate experience of:- Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
- Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
- Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets.
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexibility in working hours and patterns
- vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerrie Nyland
- Job title
- Cardiology Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4500
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