Cardiology Nurse Band 6

Closing date: 08 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Job summary
Full Time and Part Time Hours Available

Must Have Cardiology Experience

The post holder must be able to manage a caseload of patients. They will independently assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate exercise programmes according to the needs of the individuals. They will organise and manage the pre and post assessment clinics to assess individuals' lifestyle, motivation for change and exercise capacity (step test) and contribute in administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Cardiology Nurse Specialists team.

They will work strategically with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to influence the development of the service both locally and nationally. They will be responsible for ensuring the data is submitted to the Community Rehabilitation Team for the Cardiac Rehabilitation National clinical audits and to analyse the Trusts cardiac rehabilitation data to improve uptake and patients outcomes.

Support in the twice weekly cardiac rehabilitation classes.

Works closely with Cardiology Data Support Worker in ensuring the following;

• The collection and input of MINAP and Heart Failure data onto NICOR data base
• Assisting in the preparation and input of PCI data for exporting to NICOR
• To organise, prepare and attend monthly MINAP meetings
• To complete all updates post MINAP meetings

Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate the referrals for cardiac rehabilitation of the following group of conditions:

• Post MI, PCI
• Post-cardiac surgery
• Heart failure
• Adult congenital heart disease
• Devices
• Transplant
• LVAD

• Take and monitor patients' vital signs using knowledge of anatomical and physiological markers. Be able to interpret and clinically analyse these measures and modify prescribed exercise as indicated or advise appropriate member of the MDT as appropriate.
• Respond to patients who may be suffering an acute coronary event or illness, which requires urgent care. Be prepared to act quickly, advise the patient or refer to other members of the MDT as appropriate, working within the hospital policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Work as an excellent role model for professional practice.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust, utilising the umbrella of clinical Governance to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care. Place the patient's experience at the core of service delivery. Monitor and audit the quality of care through a range of strategies, including risk management incident reporting, complaints, research and effectiveness monitoring and clinical audit.

Role responsibilities

• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely patient notes and records in accordance with Trust policy utilising Electronic Patient Record software, as well as paper documentation where necessary. Ensure safekeeping and confidentiality of those records in current use.
• To complete activity records to inform planning and service delivery within the Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
• To prioritise referrals received within the Cardiac Rehabilitation service, using clinical knowledge to underpin decisions.
• Understand the workload targets which have been set for the clinical service, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others in the work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure the team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
• Actively encourages the development of the Cardiology Nurse Specialist team. Be aware of and promote new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.
• Develops own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.

Personal development

• To support the Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist with Clinical Governance in the Cardiac Rehabilitation service and support systems of clinical effectiveness and audit programmes, assisting in the development of local protocols and guidelines as required, according to evidence based practice
• To work with your team leader to ensure that the service responds to local and national initiatives and policy such as National Service Frameworks and NICE guidelines
• To be aware of current practices in own work and that of the team and how it relates to research findings, evidence based projects, audits and the use of recognised outcome measures, to ensure that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually monitored and improved
• To advise your team leader regarding recommendations for service developments and undertake projects as required.
• To participate in the development of team and Trust objectives.

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Cardiac Rehabilitation course Level 1 and 2
• Fitness Instructor Qualification or equivalent
• Cardiology Nursing Experience

Desirable

• Nurse led clinic experience
• Mentorship Qualification
• Health related degree or working towards, or able to demonstrate evidence of working at that level.
• Post Nursing Cardiology Qualification

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom. Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse for Acute Medicine, Anne Franklin, anne.franklin3@nhs.net, 01183228990

Reference number: 193-8369682UCGB6-CARD

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.