Job summary
Syncope is a medical term for a blackout or faint caused by a sudden drop in the supply of blood to the brain, leading to a short-term loss of consciousness. The Imperial College Healthcare syncope diagnostic unit is a high volume service investigating the causes of syncope events and providing care for sufferers of syncope.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Syncope Nurse to working closely with the Syncope and MDT to fulfil this role. The post holder will need to be working at least as a band 6 nurse in cardiology or a specialist areas with the right transferable skills.
The post holder will work within the Syncope team providing a Tilt Test Service and syncope clinic.
The post holder will be required to work through a comprehensive competence process to be deemed competent to independently perform Tilt Tests.
The post holder will have experience in working within cardiology and have an extensive background of dealing with patient cardiac patients, ECG interpretation.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the Syncope Service providing Tilt testing and with the LinQ team for LinQ Implantation service.
- This post will work across the both services where the nurse will perform Tilt testing and insert Implantable Loop Recorders.
- The post holder will actively be involved withresearch within the department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RGN registration
- ENB 254 or equivalent
- GCP training/Qualification
- Post basic teaching and assessing course
Desirable
- Clinical/physical assessment course
- Has attained a Degree or working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cardiac nursing knowledge and skills.
- Working within the specialist nursing field sufficiently equalling experience of a band 7 nurse.
- Worked within research nursing with relevant experience equivalent of 3-4 years.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Experience of managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills.
- Flexible
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RGN registration
- ENB 254 or equivalent
- GCP training/Qualification
- Post basic teaching and assessing course
Desirable
- Clinical/physical assessment course
- Has attained a Degree or working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Experience of cardiac nursing knowledge and skills.
- Working within the specialist nursing field sufficiently equalling experience of a band 7 nurse.
- Worked within research nursing with relevant experience equivalent of 3-4 years.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Experience of managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills.
- Flexible
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
