Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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, 1 X BAND 6 Nurse and 1 x Exercise Physiologist
About us
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), and consultation/treatment rooms.
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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
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent level of knowledge
- ENB 124 or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Graduate in Nursing or health related studies
- Management qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Stress management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Cardiology experience
- Experience of supervising junior staff/ nursing students
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Has initiated or been involved in research
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Has proven management skills.
- Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (including negotiation).
- Has an extensive knowledge of Cardiac disease from relevant post basic study and experience.
- Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the plight of and the challenges facing the client with Cardiac disease
- Can demonstrate using teaching/education skills in their daily practice.
- Use own initiative.
- Can demonstrate effective management skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent level of knowledge
- ENB 124 or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Graduate in Nursing or health related studies
- Management qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Stress management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Cardiology experience
- Experience of supervising junior staff/ nursing students
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Has initiated or been involved in research
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Has proven management skills.
- Demonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (including negotiation).
- Has an extensive knowledge of Cardiac disease from relevant post basic study and experience.
- Is able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy relating to the plight of and the challenges facing the client with Cardiac disease
- Can demonstrate using teaching/education skills in their daily practice.
- Use own initiative.
- Can demonstrate effective management skills.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
