Cardiac, Cardiology and Thoracic Pre Assessment Nurse
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W12 0HS
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Join our Cardiac, Cardiology and Thoracic Pre-Assessment team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals un...
- Undertake specialist pre-assessment and optimisation of cardiac, cardiology and thoracic patients.
- Deliver holistic, evidence-based care and support to patients and carers.
- Coordinate patient pathways and advocate for patients throughout their treatment journey.
- Maintain effective communication across services and disciplines.
- Share best practice and contribute to consistent, high standards of clinical care.
- Support and develop junior staff through teaching, mentoring and supervision.
- Complete cardiac and thoracic face-to-face pre-assessments and cardiology telephone assessments.
- Manage and act on Orthus (Virtual Ward) referrals.
- Review and complete Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance.
- Contribute to service redesign and pathway development.
- Participate in policy development and implementation.
- Promote efficient use of clinical resources and equipment.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and effective clinical environment.
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.
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.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
- Degree in Nursing.
- Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification.
- Teaching & Assessing/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD relevant to cardiac, cardiology and thoracic practice.
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification.
- Additional specialist post registration qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in cardiac, cardiology and thoracic services.
- Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent; CNS, team leader or ward management experience.
- Experience of pathway management and prioritisation; Service improvement and change management experience.
Desirable
- Extensive CNS leadership experience.
- Experience of Trust-wide service development projects
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills.
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Research and audit knowledge.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage complex and emotional situations.
- Prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning.
Desirable
- Advanced specialist knowledge across cardiac, cardiology and thoracic pathways.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Active participation in Trust-wide initiatives and committees.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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