Job Description

Job overview

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Although predominantly based at Maidstone Hospital some cross site working will be required as well as visits to patients home.


Applications are invited from a reliable and enthusiastic nurse to join our small cardiac rehabilitation team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cardiac rehabilitation and is committed to the delivery of excellent care


Experience in cardiology nursing would be helpful, but we are also keen to meet nurses with experience of working in rehabilitation in other specialities.


Access to a car for work purposes is essential due to community visits.

Main duties of the job

Working with the other members of the team, and supported by the senior cardiac rehabilitation nurse specialist, you will manage a caseload of patients requiring cardiac rehabilitation services as inpatients, in clinics, in patients' homes and during formal cardiac rehabilitation courses (hospital and community venues).


You will empower patients and their carers to participate in the management of their conditions, thus aiming to improve the longevity and quality of their lives.


Informal visits prior to application / interview are essential to fully understand the role.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.


We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.


Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.


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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

At least 27 days of annual leave

plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits

Blue Light card eligibility

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And more,

additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below