Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 19.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-WCCS-2269
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hammersmith Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
LinQ Specialist Nurse - Cardiology
Band 7
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Cardiology Nurses!
Are you a dedicated cardiology nurse looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Specialist Nurse to join our team, focusing on the implantation and removal of Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs) advanced cardiac monitoring devices that provide long-term, continuous rhythm monitoring to help diagnose unexplained arrhythmias.
You will develop and demonstrate comprehensive competencies to confidently perform ILR insertions and explants, supporting patients through their diagnostic journey. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, autonomy and involvement in cutting-edge cardiac research.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
- Work in a supportive environment that encourages skill development and autonomy.
- Contribute to pioneering research in cardiac monitoring.
We recommend reaching out to our Lead Nurse for an in-depth understanding of the service. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Jianqun Guan - Senior LinQ Nurse - [email protected]
Take the next step in your cardiology nursing career—apply now and make a difference in cardiac patient care!
Main duties of the job
- The LinQ Specialist Nurse will be able to independently perform LinQ implants /explants.
- Providing individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
- Provide education for patients and their families.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
- Providing specialist-nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 / Experience
Essential criteria
- RGN registration
- ENB 254 or equivalent
- Working within the specialist nursing field sufficiently equalling experience of a band 7 nurse.
- GCP training/Qualification
- Advanced ECG skills ALS/ILS
Desirable criteria
- Clinical/physical assessment course
- Has attained a Degree or working towards one.
- Leadership qualification
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- Experience of managing patients with cardiac conditions
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Arrhythmia Management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Violet Henry
- Job title
- Senior Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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