Cardiac, Cardiology and Thoracic Pre Assessment Nurse

Cardiac, Cardiology and Thoracic Pre Assessment Nurse

Band 6

Main area Women`s, Cardiac, Clinical Support and Sexual Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 290-WCCS-2681

Site Hammersmith Hospital Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 17/09/2026 23:59

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary`s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Join our Cardiac, Cardiology and Thoracic Pre-Assessment team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing complex cardiac, cardiology and thoracic procedures. This exciting specialist nursing opportunity offers the chance to work at the forefront of elective and urgent patient pathways, supporting patients from the point of assessment through to surgery or intervention and helping to ensure they receive the safest and most effective care possible.

In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive pre-assessment consultations, identifying and managing clinical risks, and optimising patients prior to treatment. You will provide expert advice, education and support to patients and their families, helping them understand their treatment journey and empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. The role requires a holistic approach, combining excellent clinical assessment skills with compassion, empathy and a commitment to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and expertise within highly specialised services while also contributing to service development, quality improvement projects, audit and research activities.

Main duties of the job

• 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 consistency, 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.

Working for our organisation

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 sustainability
Climate 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 .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

• 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.

Experience

• 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.
• Extensive CNS leadership experience.
• Experience of Trust-wide service development projects

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• 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.
• Advanced specialist knowledge across cardiac, cardiology and thoracic pathways.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Active participation in Trust-wide initiatives and committees.

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.