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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
290-WCCS-2202
Employer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trustwide
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 pa inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse

Band 6

 Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.  

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.  

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated cardiac nurse to join our dynamic Cardiac Health and Rehabilitation Programme, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s Cardiovascular Health Services.

This role spans across St Mary’s Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, and Ealing Community, with occasional cover at Hammersmith Hospital.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre, offering internationally renowned tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic services, and a strong foundation in clinical and basic science research.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with:

  • A minimum of 2 years recent cardiac experience, ideally across both cardiology and cardiothoracic services. 
  • A strong interest in cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You should be passionate about patient-centred care, committed to sharing best practice, and keen to contribute to service development and innovation.
Interested?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Eleanor Murphy- Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Nurse
📞 0203 311 0197
📧 [email protected]

Main duties of the job

As a Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation Nurse, you will:

  • Assess and manage a caseload of outpatients, including those with cardiac disease, heart failure, and ICDs.
  • Deliver cardiac rehabilitation classes and health education talks to patients.
  • Act as a clinical resource for colleagues on cardiovascular disease and its management.
  • Contribute to ongoing audit and research to ensure high-quality care delivery.
  • You may also support patients during the inpatient phase and post-discharge, ensuring continuity of care across the rehabilitation pathway.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience in cardiology/cardiothoracic
  • Experience in teaching, coaching or mentoring
  • Delivering Health Education to individuals and/or groups
  • Experience of auditing and evaluating clinical nursing care

EDUCATION

Essential criteria
  • First Level Registration
  • Post registration qualification in cardiology or related area
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • ILS trained

KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes and secondary prevention
  • Knowledge of national policies & directives that impact on service delivery (BACPR, NICE)
  • Understanding of the principles of health education and motivational interviewing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerAccredited Living Wage EmployerNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Eleanor Murphy
Job title
Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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