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Job summary

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

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

band 7

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

 

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

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

Experience

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • IV competent
  • • Cannulation and venepuncture competent
  • • ILS competent
Desirable criteria
  • Recent teaching experience at senior nursing level

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rosalind Paine
Job title
Lead Nurse Cardiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0137235128
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