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Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Minimum 5 years recent cardiology experience with minimum 2 years at Band 6 in cardiac environment
- Experience
Evidence of teaching and developing others
- Experience
Ability to analyse and interpret ECGS's, Echo's, and routine blood tests
- Experience
Extensive experience of nursing patients with acute coronary syndromes and ischaemic heart disease
- Experience
Experience of service planning/managing change e.g. provide examples of projects/research undertaken under own initiative
- Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Skills and Aptitudes
Understanding of recognised standards and guidelines of chronic and acute coronary syndromes
- Skills and Aptitudes
Understanding of advanced practice nursing roles
- Skills and Aptitudes
Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to speciality
- Skills and Aptitudes
Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Skills and Aptitudes
Commitment to ongoing lifelong learning and personal development
- Skills and Aptitudes
Experience of clinical supervision
- Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrate ability to meet to meet the Trust Values
- Education and Professional Qualifications
First Level Registration
- Education and Professional Qualifications
First Level Degree
- Education and Professional Qualifications
Evidence of post registration qualification in Coronary /Cardiac care
- Education and Professional Qualifications
Physical Examination Course or willingness to work towards
- Education and Professional Qualifications
Teaching/Mentorship/assessment qualification or experience
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of running nurse led clinics
- Experience
Experience of managing own caseload of patients
- Experience
Experience of the provision of cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention
- Education and Professional Qualifications
Non Medical Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards
Job overview
Our Acute Coronary Syndromes specialist nurse team play a pivotal and dynamic role in the care of our patients with with acute and chronic coronary syndromes. You will be supporting the team in the running of virtual ward for low risk ACS patients. You will be providing care in both and inpatient and outpatient setting. Your role will be focused on triaging and developing investigation strategies and treatment plans ensuring the patient has a comprehensive management plan on discharge. You will be preparing patient information MDTs and contributing to audit and service development.
You will receive a comprehensive induction programme, will be supported by senior specialist nurse team. And their will be training course opportunities depending on your experience.
Informal visits either in person or virtually are encouraged, please contact us for discussions regarding the role.
Main duties of the job
Development to work autonomously as a specialist at Royal Free London, delivering high quality acute cardiology care. Identify and investigate new and ongoing acute and chronic coronary syndromes, ensuring patients receive optimal, evidence based treatment. Support diagnosis, management, and follow up of patients across inpatient and outpatient pathways. Contribute to length of stay reduction initiatives by identifying patients suitable for remote monitoring, and virtual ward management. Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community services, primary care, and cardiology teams to ensure seamless, integrated care. Provide specialist training on Acute and chronic coronary syndromes and pathways. Attend MDT meetings, advocate for patients, and contribute to clinical decision making.
Lead and develop the specialist nursing service using patient feedback, audit, and research. Act as a role model and mentor, supporting excellence in practice. Work flexibly to meet service needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 6 Acute Coronary Syndrome Nurse Specialist with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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