Job summary We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse based at The Coley Clinic in Reading. We are looking for someone who will lead on raising awareness in cardiovascular disease prevention and we will give you the opportunity to develop upon existing knowledge and skills alongside developing an understanding of service needs and organisational strategies from a management perspective. You will be responsible for delivering Cardiac Rehabilitation across West Berkshire within a team of other Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses and Integrated Rehabilitation Assistants and as part of the wider Cardiac and Respiratory Specialist Services (CARSS). You will have experience in Cardiology and/or Cardiac Rehabilitation, and a passion for improving patient's quality of life and enabling them to reduce risk factors associated with further cardiac events. As part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team you will use clinical reasoning skills, clinical research, audit and data collection to provide support and advice in a community setting. A real people person, you will be working with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team and other partner services. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, friendly and considerate environment. Main duties of the job To work as part of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Team to identify and assess suitable patients to attend Cardiac Rehabilitation To be responsible for the delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the community setting across Berkshire West To work within an integrated service to improve the lives of patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 371-CHS945 Job locations Cardiac Rehabilitation Reading RG1 6DL Job description Job responsibilities The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role: Recent clinical experience within the speciality Demonstrate effective cardiology knowledge Ability to effectively manage challenging behaviour and/or conflict Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role: Recent clinical experience within the speciality Demonstrate effective cardiology knowledge Ability to effectively manage challenging behaviour and/or conflict Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/ Training Essential RGN Completed/completing first level degree Cardiac or Rehabilitation qualification or similar/or willingness to undertake Desirable Nurse Prescriber/ Nurse Independent Prescriber Qualification Management qualifications Previous Experience Essential Recent Clinical Experience within the speciality Primary care experience Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of on-going professional development Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Clinical examination skills, detailed medical history skills, ministering and evaluation skills, or willingness to develop Demonstrate effective communication skills- written and verbal Knowledge of current government legislation and recommendations e.g. National Service Frameworks Computer literate Demonstrate effective Chronic Disease management Demonstrate flexible approach Desirable Audit knowledge Ability to produce reports and statistical informatio Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrates innovative practice Ability to travel to multiple sites Access to transport Desirable Hold a valid driving licence to drive in the UK Person Specification Education/Qualifications/ Training Essential RGN Completed/completing first level degree Cardiac or Rehabilitation qualification or similar/or willingness to undertake Desirable Nurse Prescriber/ Nurse Independent Prescriber Qualification Management qualifications Previous Experience Essential Recent Clinical Experience within the speciality Primary care experience Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of on-going professional development Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Clinical examination skills, detailed medical history skills, ministering and evaluation skills, or willingness to develop Demonstrate effective communication skills- written and verbal Knowledge of current government legislation and recommendations e.g. National Service Frameworks Computer literate Demonstrate effective Chronic Disease management Demonstrate flexible approach Desirable Audit knowledge Ability to produce reports and statistical informatio Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrates innovative practice Ability to travel to multiple sites Access to transport Desirable Hold a valid driving licence to drive in the UK 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Cardiac Rehabilitation Reading RG1 6DL Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)