Job summary We are looking for an experienced and expert cardiac rehabilitation professional to lead the service based at Addenbrooke's hospital for a period of 1 year to cover maternity leave. Working across both secondary care and community sites you will lead this experienced team in delivering high quality comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programmes. The service has NACR accreditation at green and is research active currently recruiting for the REACH HFpEF trial. As the lead you will be expected to continue developing all aspects of the rehabilitation service. You will work closely with the Cardiovascular Risk Management Service who form an integral part of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation provision within the Trust. You will be an advocate for both the service and the wider aims of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation locally and regionally. Main duties of the job The post holder will coordinate an effective cardiac rehabilitation service for all eligible patients. The service provider will aim to encourage patients independence by developing and delivering programmes designed to sustain life changes following a cardiac event by means of exercise, education and counselling where appropriate. Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care In collaboration with consultant cardiologists, patients and colleagues in the commissioning sector, evaluate improve and extend the service needs as appropriate. Provide required cardiac rehabilitation data at local and national level. Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area About us Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-D-257037 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This vacancy will close at midnight on 16 February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 24 February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This vacancy will close at midnight on 16 February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 24 February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake. Relevant experience within cardiac rehabilitation Post registration qualification in speciality Evidence of continuous professional development. Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake Current professional registration (NMC or HCPC) Desirable Research Module. Masters Degree Experience Essential Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert skills. Accept personal accountability for own practice. Experience of formal/informal teaching. Experience of initiating change Knowledge Essential Understanding of evidence-based practice. Understanding of Clinical Governance. Understand of patient pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Capable of working as an integral member of a small team. Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs. Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients. Leadership skills. Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to lead developments in practice. Commitment to multidisciplinary working. Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills. Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly Desirable Advanced communication skills. Additional Requirements Essential To act in a professional manner at all times. Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Desirable Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake. Relevant experience within cardiac rehabilitation Post registration qualification in speciality Evidence of continuous professional development. Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake Current professional registration (NMC or HCPC) Desirable Research Module. Masters Degree Experience Essential Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert skills. Accept personal accountability for own practice. Experience of formal/informal teaching. Experience of initiating change Knowledge Essential Understanding of evidence-based practice. Understanding of Clinical Governance. Understand of patient pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Capable of working as an integral member of a small team. Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs. Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients. Leadership skills. Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to lead developments in practice. Commitment to multidisciplinary working. Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills. Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly Desirable Advanced communication skills. Additional Requirements Essential To act in a professional manner at all times. Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Desirable Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust. 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)