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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Cardiac Nurse

The closing date is 08 February 2026

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Job summary

BAND 5 CARDIAC Nurse 14 hours per week over two days.

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 cardiac nurse within our established Cardiac Support Team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

This position is an excellent opportunity for any Band 5 nurse looking to develop further specialist skills and gain an insight into how a speciality team and Clinical Nurse Specialist role works. The role would also provide a unique experience from the ward and full training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.

The position hours will be 14 hours per week , over two days. The successful candidate will be required to work some Tuesdays till 8pm.

Cardiac Support is a small team of Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Heart Function Specialist Nurses, Cardiac Rehabilitation Team and Cardiac Support Administrator.We are an integral part of the Cardiology multidisciplinary service and provide the follow-up service for the complex needs of cardiology patients, covering a wide spectrum of cardiology conditions.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is looking to develop their expertise in this area of cardiovascular medicine and who is prepared to strive for delivery of a gold standard cardiac rehabilitation service.

You will be working closely with our current cardiac rehabilitation nurse and will assist in the management of patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation through referral, assessment, delivery of a menu based rehabilitation programme and discharge. You would be reporting in to the Lead Nurse. We also work closely with our colleagues in the Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust.

If successful, you would be required to attend a British Association of Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation "Physical Activity and Exercise in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease" Parts I on line training in order to fulfil this post.

The candidate must be willing to be flexible if required to ensure the delivery of the existing rehabilitation clinics and an exercise programme. Please contact Anne Franklin for any further queries regarding working hours.

About us

Cardiac Support is a small friendly team of Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Heart Function Specialist Nurses, Cardiac Rehabilitation Team and Cardiac Support Administrator, that is looking to welcome a new member to the team.

We are an integral part of the Cardiology multidisciplinary service and provide the follow-up service for the complex needs of cardiology patients, covering a wide spectrum of cardiology conditions.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-7724346UCGB5-SN

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

In partnership with the cardiac rehabilitation nurses, you will be responsible for :

Managing the cardiac rehabilitation referral list and refer on to appropriate services as necessary

Identify suitable patients for the programme at RBH

Deliver educational sessions within the programme

Deliver evidence based cardiac advice, care and treatment throughout the programme

To identify patients requiring further medical review throughout the programme and discuss within cardiac rehabilitation team

To identify and act swiftly in the case of medical emergencies

Principal Responsibilities:

To assist in the identification, assessment, delivery and evaluation of cardiac rehabilitation at Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH)

To be responsible for supporting the cardiac rehabilitation nurses and other Specialist practitioners delivering care within the team.

Works strategically to influence the development of the service and ensures best care given within given resources

Partakes in clinical audits and data input

Please see attached Job Description for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

In partnership with the cardiac rehabilitation nurses, you will be responsible for :

Managing the cardiac rehabilitation referral list and refer on to appropriate services as necessary

Identify suitable patients for the programme at RBH

Deliver educational sessions within the programme

Deliver evidence based cardiac advice, care and treatment throughout the programme

To identify patients requiring further medical review throughout the programme and discuss within cardiac rehabilitation team

To identify and act swiftly in the case of medical emergencies

Principal Responsibilities:

To assist in the identification, assessment, delivery and evaluation of cardiac rehabilitation at Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH)

To be responsible for supporting the cardiac rehabilitation nurses and other Specialist practitioners delivering care within the team.

Works strategically to influence the development of the service and ensures best care given within given resources

Partakes in clinical audits and data input

Please see attached Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and team working
  • Demonstrates autonomous working
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills

Desirable

  • Recent Clinical Cardiology Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and team working
  • Demonstrates autonomous working
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills

Desirable

  • Recent Clinical Cardiology Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

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.

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.

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Acute Medicine

Anne Franklin

anne.franklin@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183228990

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-7724346UCGB5-SN

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN


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