About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced Band 6 Cardiology Clinic Nurse to join our dynamic Community Cardiology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality outpatient and diagnostic cardiology services across a range of community settings.
The successful candidate will have a designated home-base clinic, providing continuity of care within their primary site, whilst supporting cross-site service delivery during periods of annual leave, sickness and operational demand. Working across our community clinics, you will undertake a varied role including cardiac diagnostics, nurse-led and consultant-led clinics, patient assessment, care planning and coordination of patient pathways, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care.
This role requires excellent clinical knowledge, sound decision-making, strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will also support and develop junior colleagues, contribute to service improvement and uphold the Trust's values of being Kind, Expert, Collaborative and Aspirational.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding cardiology care and are looking to further develop your career within one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Cardiology Clinic Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across our Community Cardiology Service, delivering safe and effective outpatient and diagnostic services. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice, undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, planning and evaluating care, and supporting patients throughout their cardiac pathway. You will coordinate and manage consultant and specialist nurse-led clinics, perform and interpret a range of cardiac investigations including ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure and Holter monitoring, and ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based care. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide seamless care across community sites. The successful candidate will act as a clinical role model, supporting and developing junior staff, promoting best practice and contributing to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives. You will maintain accurate clinical documentation, identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately, and contribute to maintaining a safe and effective clinical environment. This role is primarily based at a designated community clinic, with flexibility to provide cross-site cover during periods of annual leave, sickness and service demand, ensuring continuity of care across the Community Cardiology 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.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
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
Registered Nurse. Relevant post-registration clinical course/s Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Degree level study
Experience Essential
Teaching experience. Years of post registration experience Understanding of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential
Leadership skills. Able to manage difficult situations effectively. Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint 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.
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)