Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

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Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Cardiology Specialist Nurse for their Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic. This full-time position involves working autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients presenting with chest pain. Candidates should possess significant clinical experience in cardiology and hold a Nurse Practitioner qualification. The role supports a collaborative environment and flexible work arrangements, emphasizing strong patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered professional (NMC) with evidence of regular updating.
• Experience in managing cardiovascular health and associated conditions.
• Extensive clinical experience in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients with chest pain.
• Interpret diagnostic results and treat patients accordingly.
• Work autonomously within a team of Cardiology professionals.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Clinical experience in cardiology

Independent prescriber

Cannulation and venepuncture

Education

Nurse practitioner qualification (Level 6/7)

Job description

Main area Cardiology Grade band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8-4 Mon - Fri) Job ref 343-7656535-RB-SK

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Cross site Town Epsom Salary £53,751 - £60,651 pa pro rata Inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

band 7

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Job overview

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic - Band 7

If you are committed to Cardiology, love ECGs and want to chance to work autonomously in a chest pain clinic, you will be well supported and trained within our ever expanding department.

Main duties of the job

Assessing chest pain.

Diagnosing angina and recommending treatment and diagnostic investigations

Interpreting results. Working closely with the wider cardiology team.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working independently with the Cardiology nurses, the cath lab and the consultants to ensure swift assessment and access to early coronary intervention.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered professional (NMC) with evidence of regular updating
• Evidence of significant professional development and experience with a focus on cardiology, particularly heart disease
• Experience working in RACPC Non-Medical Independent prescriber
• Nurse practitioner qualification or equivalent Level 6/7

Experience

• Extensive clinical experience in the management of CHD and Cardiology
• Experience of clinical audit.
• Evidence of ability to develop services and influence outcomes
• Proven commitment to cardiology nursing by evidence of professional development.

Knowledge

• Cannulation and venepuncture competent
• Recent teaching experience at senior nursing level

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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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