Job summary
- Main area
- cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7391781
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- Hampstead
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 7 Cardiac Rehab Specialist Nurse - Team Leader
NHS AfC: Band 7
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
In concert with senior members of the cardiology clinical and operational team develop the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service to best fit the need of our patients ensuring equality of access to all and world class care, including the development of virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation classes.
Main duties of the job
· The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of patient care in the Cardiac Rehabilitation service including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individual Cardiac Rehabilitation plans.
· The post holder will play an essential part in providing a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation service that enables patients with cardiac disease to maximise their recovery potential, improve quality of life and to minimise future risk factors.
Work autonomously as a specialist practitioner in both the in-patient and out- patient settings
To be responsible for the supervision and development of all staff including student nurses and support workers, providing support, advice and training.
To effectively manage the service resources and staffing to ensure the smooth running of the service
In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable criteria
- • Proven experience of monitoring & acting on quality data & developing appropriate action plans
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- karen kilbride
- Job title
- Senior Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02077940500
- Additional information
Alice Jackson
Lead nurse for Cardiac Rehab & ACS
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