Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation band 6


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L7 8YE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering highly specialist service advise this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, management and education. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.Key responsibilitiesLeadership Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in-depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers / relatives. Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis. Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies forOct 2021delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area. Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported. When required take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints including providing detailed reports / letters to complainants. Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patients journey.Management / Operational To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation. Take the lead when required to develop and influence the development of practice / services in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse. Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members.Advocate Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care. Act as the patients advocate and ambassador. Take the lead when required to develop patient focussed education and information. Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRB DISCLOSUREClinical Governance / Quality Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the specialist nursing service. Continually monitor standards of care through benchmarking, Nursing Charter Audits, Clinical Audit and tools such as Essence of Care, taking a lead when required. Support and facilitate research ensure evidence-based practice in the specialist area. Disseminate good practice and knowledge by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publications, encourage team membersOct 2021likewise.

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