Staff Nurse - Cardiac Rehabilitation | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Westcliff, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7469519/390-CTC-BA-2257 |
Summary
Looking for a new challenge within cardiology?
An exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse Secondment/fixed term contract for up to one year 22.5 hours (3 days) has arisen within Cardiac Rehab at Southend Hospital.
We are a small, highly experienced , forward thinking, friendly, Multi disciplinary team who work with patients post discharge from hospital following admissions with ACS/PCI/CABG/Valve Surgery.
You will have responsibility for the assessment and management of patients with Coronary Heart Disease and other Cardiac conditions, who are referred for Cardiac Rehabilitation. Providing an individualised health education programme, post hospital discharge. Assisting patients in managing their condition and adopting a healthier lifestyle by addressing identified risk factors.
You will contribute to the development and progression of the CR service.
You will adhere to the NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure compliance with the application of hospital policies and procedures.
Assess and provide health education and support for patients referred to CR from Southend hospital, Essex CTC and other sources.
Review ECG and test results and action as appropriate. Refer patients, as required, to other members of the MDT.
Participate in the assessment and core rehab as required, either by telephone or face to face.
Risk stratify and assess patient’s suitability for inclusion on the programme and maintain regular contact with the patient whilst on the programme either by telephone, virtually or face to face.
Liaise with ward staff, departmental staff, patients, and relatives concerning specific patient needs and deal with these effectively, offering psychological support and any appropriate resources/information.
Liaise as necessary with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as required, e.g. CNS, Cardiologist, dietician, counsellor etc.
Encourage the concept of providing continual Health Education to cardiac patients whilst in the hospital setting and post-discharge.
Work with Cardiology Ward Staff in educating staff and implementing the Health Education programme to patients with acute coronary syndrome and their carers.
Review and help develop relevant health education literature as necessary.
Liaise with ‘Take Heart’ cardiac support group and signpost patients to the self-help group as required.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025