Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiac Specialist Nurse
Closing date: 25 August 2026

Job summary
CARDIAC SPECIALIST NURSE (BAND 6)
24 hours a week - Permanent Appointment

A position has arisen to join the Cardiac Risk Management /Secondary Prevention & Rehabilitation Service team at Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Applicants are invited from experienced cardiac nurses to specialise in this rewarding area of cardiac nursing.

The post holder will manage their own case load and will empower patients to participate in the management and secondary prevention of their condition aiming at improving longevity and quality of life.

We are currently advertising for up to 24hours a week.

For further details/ informal visit please contact Monette Harris on 01932 722207 / 01932 723445 or email monette.harris@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

• The purpose of this post is to contribute to an expert specialist service that positively impacts on the experience of patients & carers by providing high standards of Risk Management / Secondary Prevention & Rehab Services to ensure long term management of CHD & other cardiac conditions as appropriate across the trust
• To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit: Apply through our website

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year pa inc. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 323-NM5821-JN
Job locations: Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical or technical

• To provide specialist advice & support to multi-professional teams to improve the way in which services are provided
• To assess patients specialist health & wellbeing needs at all stages of their treatment
• In liaison with the Advanced Specialist Practitioner to plan, deliver & evaluate programmes to address patients specialist & changing health critical needs of all stages of their treatment.
• Provide specialist advice to support ward staff when patients are referred to Cardiac Rehab, ensuring all medical & nursing needs are understood & carried out in accordance with present standards & protocols.
• In liaison with the Advanced Specialist Practitioner to be responsible for managing a clinical case load
• To be a nurse prescriber in the area of specialism as required and as determined by the Advance Specialist Practitioner, Head of Nursing & Non-medical prescribing & Patient group directions group.
• Establish an effective communication system with patients, their carers, and all staff working in the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Nursing Degree
• NMC Register
• Years experience in cardiac nursing

Desirable

• Experience in cardiac rehab
• Can manage own caseload

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Communication - written and oral
• Can work under pressure
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Experience in managing staff
• Can drive to hospital sites

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
Employer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse for Cardiac Risk Management, Monette Harris, monette.harris@nhs.net, 01932722207