Nurse Team Manager Cardiac Nurse

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in the UK is looking for an experienced candidate to join its dynamic cardiology services team. This role requires expertise in cardiology and certifications in life support, along with strong assessment and patient care skills. The successful applicant will manage patient caseloads and support cardiac services while adhering to evidence-based practices. The hospital emphasizes sustainability and requires a commitment to minimizing carbon emissions, making a substantial impact on patient care and team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology with a focus on patient assessment and care.
• Willingness to undertake advanced courses.
• Ability to travel across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support, and deliver high-quality cardiac services.
• Manage a caseload of patients effectively.
• Ensure evidence-based nursing care.

Skills

Cardiology experience (CCU/Cardiothoracic)

Current ILS/ALS certification

Teaching qualification

Advanced assessment skills course

Prescribing course

Education

Relevant degree course

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic team player to join our mature, friendly, dynamic, and progressive cardiology services covering the Princess Royal University Hospital and Bromley community.

Key knowledge and skills for this post include cardiology experience (CCU / Cardiothoracic), current ILS / ALS certification, a teaching qualification (, 998), and relevant educational cardiac care courses.

Ideally, you should have completed an advanced assessment skills course and a prescribing course, or be willing to undertake these two courses. You should be currently enrolled in or working towards a relevant degree course.

The successful candidate must have the ability to travel to and from work, as well as be able to access any site within the Trust during a normal working day.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£ billion, 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.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

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.