Job overview

Cardiac rehab specialist nurse – B5.

We are looking for a passionate and committed nurse who has the ability to work well and be flexible within a multi disciplinary team.  They should have previous experience  in caring for cardiology patients. our ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and work well within a team.  

Helping to deliver a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme, providing secondary prevention, education and exercise supervision to patients who have experienced cardiac intervention or who have been diagnosed with Heart failure.  Contributing to a multi disciplinary approach to the care of the cardiac patient. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will review and triage referrals, provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health professionals following cardiac surgery/intervention.  They will support and assist in delivering cardiac rehab exercise/activity programme to patients.  The role involves attending multidisciplinary meetings, providing input on physical and phycological care.    

Working for our organisation

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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

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With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

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