Band 6 CNS – Cardiac Rehabilitation

Band 6 CNS – Cardiac Rehabilitation

The closing date is 14 July 2026

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse plays a key role in delivering a patient‑centred cardiac rehabilitation service across Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and the community. You will support patients following a cardiac event, focusing on recovery, secondary prevention, and long‑term lifestyle change.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver Phase I cardiac rehabilitation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, providing early education and advice to patients following a cardiac event.
• Provide ongoing education and support, including facilitating sessions focused on lifestyle modification and behaviour change.
• Assess patients for suitability to participate in cardiac rehabilitation programmes, including risk stratification and clinical assessment.
• Review and monitor patient symptoms and medication, escalating concerns to the appropriate clinician when required.
• Plan and supervise safe, individualised exercise programmes, both in group settings and on a one-to-one basis.
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes across hospital and community settings, including Northfield Gym, University of Birmingham MoveWell Centre, and Selly Oak Methodist Church.
• Support delivery of specialist programmes such as Tai Chi to promote confidence, balance, and gentle rehabilitation.
• Complete exit assessments, evaluating patient progress and outcomes following completion of the programme.
• Support lipid management and secondary prevention in line with local and national guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation (NACR).
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Provide holistic support to patients who have experienced cardiac events, helping them adopt healthier lifestyles and reduce future risk.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Portfolio of certified or accredited post‑registration professional development.
• Health assessment postgraduate qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Experience

• Post‑registration experience with evidence of knowledge and development in specialist practice.
• In‑depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for the role, with willingness to undertake further training to achieve agreed competence.
• Knowledge of standards and policies associated with the role.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary and cross‑agency environment.

This role offers the opportunity to improve long‑term health and empower patients. It is a part‑time position of 22.5 hours per week.

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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