Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Community Cardiology Nurse

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for ta Band 7 Community Cardiac Nurse post to work across our community out-patients Cardiac Services Service. Community sites are based in Action, Ealing, Maida Vale and Ladbroke Grove.

The post holder will be an highly experienced Cardiac Nurse to help support triaging of referrals coming into the service, support staff when there are 'unwell patients' in clinic and manage Band 6 and Band 3 Clinic.

The post holder is required to have a substantial cardiac nursing background to competently manage these referrals and help risk stratify patients into clinic. The post holder will also need to have good problem solving and inquiry skills to manage referrals. The Post holder will be competent at interpreting 12 Lead ECGs, 24hr ECGs, Echo and 24hr ABPM.

The post holder will need to be able to use their previous knowledge in assessing referrals and liaise, where necessary, with the GP's and Cardiologists around referrals into the service. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously but seek advice/support where applicable. Along with referrals the post holder will help to manage a GP help line.

The post holder will be based at St Mary's but will be expected to move across all community sites as required.

For further details and to arrange an informal visit or call, please contact Violet Henry, Senior Nurse,on email violethenry@nhs.net or 0203 312 3290

Main duties of the job

  • Competently vet/assess GP referrals into the service.
  • Liaise closely with GPs to understand patient referral and clinical urgency forpatient review
  • Review /interpret diagnostics and triage into clinic competently andappropriately.
  • Manage a Specialist GP access clinic (where necessary) for complicatedcardiac patients who require urgent assessment in clinic
  • Providing specialist advice and support, without supervision or Consultant inclinic, to the community multi-disciplinary team
  • Depending on past Specialist Nurse Experience run a Specialist Nurse Clinicwithin the community (where appropriate).
  • Be a resource for staff members across all communities cardiology services'hubs'. Travel across all community sites and be based there as required.
  • Manage GP helpline giving specialist advice on patient management andaccess to the service.

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. .

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1978

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Extensive experience in Cardiac Nursing equivalent to Masters level
  • ALS/ILS
  • Post basic cardiac course

Desirable

  • Has attained a Degree in management/professional nursing issues
  • Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Cardiac Experience
  • Expert in ECG interpretation
  • Extensive staff management experience
  • Ability to understand 24hr Holter interpretation

Desirable

  • Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.

Skills

Essential

  • Managing patients with a range cardiac conditions
  • Leadership skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Extensive experience in Cardiac Nursing equivalent to Masters level
  • ALS/ILS
  • Post basic cardiac course

Desirable

  • Has attained a Degree in management/professional nursing issues
  • Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Cardiac Experience
  • Expert in ECG interpretation
  • Extensive staff management experience
  • Ability to understand 24hr Holter interpretation

Desirable

  • Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.

Skills

Essential

  • Managing patients with a range cardiac conditions
  • Leadership skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

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.

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse

Violet Henry

violethenry@nhs.net

02033123290

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1978

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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