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). Location : St Mary's Hospital, W2 1NY London, United Kingdom