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Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality.
Job summary- Working closely with the Acute Medicine Unit and other wards to provide assessment of patients with suspected ACS and facilitate their pathway from diagnosis to treatment.
- Liaising directly with the Interventional Consultant to provide a fast-track service ensuring that appropriate ACS patients benefit from early diagnosis and treatment.
- Identify and manage any barriers to their progress to treatment Arranging outpatient investigations as necessary and following up results in ACS virtual clinic.
- Triage and assessment of patients referred to Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic (RACPC) and liaising with a Cardiology Consultant to formulate a plan for further investigation and follow up as necessary.
- Liaising with the South London Cardiovascular Network and referring centres to facilitate inter-hospital transfer (IHT) for patients requiring coronary angiography on a 'treat and return' basis.
Expertly assess inpatients with suspected ACS, and triage and assess patients inRACPC, and advise on further management, in conjunction with a cardiologyconsultant.
Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills in referring patients for furthertests and following up results or discharge to GP.
Demonstrate clinical skills in interpretation of clinical investigations within the context of coronary disease.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional healthcare team and the South London Cardiovascular network to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service.
About us
Assist in the organization and implementation of visits for professionals from other departments or hospitals as required.
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work at all times as part of the health care team.
To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities polity to eliminateunlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
Comply with St George's Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trustpolicies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is arequirement of the role.
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as areconsistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Professional / Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality
- Recognised post graduate cardiac nursing course.
- Physical assessment Course
- MSc or working towards
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues.
- Decision making/problem solving skills.
- Leadership skills
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Professional / Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality
- Recognised post graduate cardiac nursing course.
- Physical assessment Course
- MSc or working towards
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues.
- Decision making/problem solving skills.
- Leadership skills
- Clinical Leadership Programme
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
Job summary
Expertly assess inpatients with suspected ACS, and triage and assess patients inRACPC, and advise on further management, in conjunction with a cardiologyconsultant.
Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills in referring patients for furthertests and following up results or discharge to GP.
Demonstrate clinical skills in interpretation of clinical investigations within the context of coronary disease.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional healthcare team and the South London Cardiovascular network to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service.
About us
Assist in the organization and implementation of visits for professionals from other departments or hospitals as required.
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work at all times as part of the health care team.
To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities polity to eliminateunlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
Comply with St George's Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trustpolicies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is arequirement of the role.
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as areconsistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Professional / Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Essential
Professional / Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
- Working closely with the Acute Medicine Unit and other wards to provide assessment of patients with suspected ACS and facilitate their pathway from diagnosis to treatment.
- Liaising directly with the Interventional Consultant to provide a fast-track service ensuring that appropriate ACS patients benefit from early diagnosis and treatment.
- Identify and manage any barriers to their progress to treatment Arranging outpatient investigations as necessary and following up results in ACS virtual clinic.
- Triage and assessment of patients referred to Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic (RACPC) and liaising with a Cardiology Consultant to formulate a plan for further investigation and follow up as necessary.
- Liaising with the South London Cardiovascular Network and referring centres to facilitate inter-hospital transfer (IHT) for patients requiring coronary angiography on a 'treat and return' basis.
Expertly assess inpatients with suspected ACS, and triage and assess patients inRACPC, and advise on further management, in conjunction with a cardiologyconsultant.
Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills in referring patients for furthertests and following up results or discharge to GP.
Demonstrate clinical skills in interpretation of clinical investigations within the context of coronary disease.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-professional healthcare team and the South London Cardiovascular network to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service.
About us
Assist in the organization and implementation of visits for professionals from other departments or hospitals as required.
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work at all times as part of the health care team.
To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities polity to eliminateunlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
Comply with St George's Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trustpolicies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is arequirement of the role.
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as areconsistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Professional / Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality
- Recognised post graduate cardiac nursing course.
- Physical assessment Course
- MSc or working towards
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues.
- Decision making/problem solving skills.
- Leadership skills
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Professional / Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, of which 2 years within the speciality
- Recognised post graduate cardiac nursing course.
- Physical assessment Course
- MSc or working towards
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues.
- Decision making/problem solving skills.
- Leadership skills
- Clinical Leadership Programme
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
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