Description
Our Acute Coronary Syndromes specialist nurse team plays a pivotal role in the care of patients with acute and chronic coronary syndromes.
You will support the team in running a virtual ward for low-risk ACS patients, providing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Your role will focus on triaging and developing investigation strategies and treatment plans, ensuring patients have a comprehensive management plan on discharge.
You will prepare patient information MDTs and contribute to audit and service development.
You will receive a comprehensive induction programme, be supported by senior specialist nurses, and have opportunities for training courses depending on your experience.
Main duties of the job
- Develop autonomy 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £47,951 to £56,863 per annum
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Opportunities for training and development
- Flexible working arrangements
Requirements
- First-level registration
- First-level degree
- Evidence of post-registration qualification in coronary/cardiac care
- Physical examination course or willingness to work towards
- Teaching/mentorship/assessment qualification or experience
- Minimum 5 years of recent cardiology experience, with a minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in a cardiac environment
- Evidence of teaching and developing others
- Ability to analyse and interpret ECGs, Echos, and routine blood tests
- Extensive experience of nursing patients with acute coronary syndromes and ischaemic heart disease
- Experience of service planning/managing change
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence