Location
Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year
About Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS community health providers in the UK, rooted in delivering holistic care right where people need it most – in homes, clinics, and community hubs. Their East Kent Cardiac Nursing Team is known for its hands-on, compassionate service for adults managing long-term heart conditions. They blend clinical expertise with human warmth, ensuring that every patient feels heard, supported, and cared for across every touchpoint.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship – making it easier for the right person to step into the role
- Multidisciplinary Team Support – work alongside cardiologists and rehab teams
- Blended Patient Care Options – combine in-clinic, home, and digital visits
- Career Progression Pathways – opportunities to grow within a specialist cardiac team
- Flexible Work Environment – adaptable to patient and team needs
- Onboarding Support – informal visits and chats offered before interviews
Requirements
- GCSE-level education or equivalent – with proven English and maths competency
- Relevant NVQ Level 2, 3 or 4 – with hands-on experience in health or social care
- At least 2 years’ senior healthcare experience – ideally in community or cardiac care
- Clear and confident communicator – both written and spoken
- Team player with initiative – able to adapt and remain flexible in a busy setting
- Desire to learn ECG – not mandatory, but a bonus
Salary Details
Annual salary between £26,530 and £29,114, aligned with NHS pay bands and inclusive of benefits
About the Role
In this Cardiac Assistant Practitioner role, they’re after someone who wants to make a real difference. It’s hands-on, people-first, and purpose-driven. You’ll work with adults navigating complex heart conditions, mostly heart failure, offering personalised care that goes beyond prescriptions.
While the base is a clinic setting, you’ll also head out for home visits or connect digitally if it better suits the patient. The real win? Seeing someone manage their condition better because of the time and advice you gave. You won’t do this alone, either. You’ll work closely with specialist nurses and a consultant cardiologist through weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
Looking to build your clinical knowledge, get involved with cardiac rehab pathways, and feel like your work counts every day? Then it’s worth chatting to the team before applying. They actually encourage it.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and evaluate care plans under supervision
- Support adults with heart failure and chronic cardiac conditions
- Educate patients on managing their condition day to day
- Work flexibly across clinics, homes, and digital platforms
- Collaborate across primary, secondary, and community care
- Keep patient records accurate, up-to-date, and person-centred
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, so a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal access to opportunities across the board.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: East Kent Community Cardiac Nursing Team, Whitstable, Kent
- Contact: Reach out for an informal conversation before applying
Reference Number
03-24-KCHFT-CARDIAC-AP
How To Apply
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