Nurse Team Manager Cardiac Nurse

King's College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a nursing professional to deliver high-quality chest pain and arrhythmia services. The role entails managing a caseload of patients while providing evidence-based nursing care. Ideal candidates will have cardiology experience and relevant certifications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Cardiology experience is essential.
• Candidates must hold current ILS/ALS certification.
• Teaching qualification is highly preferred.
• Advanced assessment skills course is ideal.
• Candidates should be enrolled in or pursuing a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support, and deliver high-quality cardiology services.
• Manage a patient caseload effectively according to protocols.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care and assess patient needs.

Skills

Cardiology experience (CCU/Cardiothoracic)

Current ILS/ALS certification

Teaching qualification

Willingness to undertake advanced assessment skills course

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree

Job description

Overview

This role will involve identifying, supporting, and delivering high-quality chest pain and arrhythmia services, including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC), and DC cardioversion (DCCV). The post holder will manage a caseload of patients effectively in accordance with agreed protocols and pathways of care. They will ensure a high standard of evidence-based nursing care by assessing the health, health-related, and holistic needs of patients, their families, and other carers, and by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support, and deliver high-quality chest pain and arrhythmia services, including ACS, RACPC, and DCCV.
• Manage a caseload of patients in accordance with agreed protocols and pathways of care.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care by assessing the health, health-related, and holistic needs of patients, their families, and carers, and initiate appropriate steps for effective care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Cardiology experience (CCU/Cardiothoracic).
• Current ILS/ALS certification.
• Teaching qualification (e.g., 998) and relevant educational cardiac care courses.
• Ideally, advanced assessment skills course and a prescribing course, or willingness to undertake these two courses.
• Currently enrolled in or working towards a relevant degree course.
• Ability to travel to and from work and access any site within the Trust during a normal working day.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.