Cardiac Nurse Specialist

Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract 11 months (Fixed term until 31st August 2027) Hours Part time - 23 hours per week Job
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Site Colchester Hospital Town Colchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 27/10/2026

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.

The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

To work as a specialist nurse in Cardiology clinics, working as part of the MDT to provide assessment and treatment planning. This role will support the delivery of Atrial Fibrillation, Valve and Rapid access chest pain clinics.

You will demonstrate an extensive cardiac knowledge with competence in assessment and consultation and registered prescriber as well as the ability to work independent and autonomously.

Provide care for patients in a holistic manner, incorporating physical and psychological care to enable them to live with a cardiac condition.

To provide education and support to the cardiology patients.

To be the point of contact for patients in the CNS clinics to give ongoing support virtually and to assess and liaise with other members of the MDT on their behalf.

To work alongside the MDT to deliver the highest standard of cardiac care and liaising closely with community teams to provide a joined up and effective service delivery. Engage with the MDT.

This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2027

Proposed interview date: 27th October 2026

Manages clinical risk taking responsibility for the assessment of patient needs and the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within the ward and post discharge.

Draws on specialist knowledge to act as an autonomous member of the CNS team, and provide specialised management and care of the cardiac patient.

Effectively deliver a high standard of care to the cardiac patient.

Carefully documenting and sharing information with the MDT in a useful and constructive way. Using methods available to communicate effectively with other health professionals including GP, community nurse specialists and consultants.

To be able to communicate effectively with the consultants and colleagues if there is a patient concern and understand the correct escalation process.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride…