Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join an established Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) service focusing on patients who experience out of hospital cardiac arrest and the families of patients who have had a sudden cardiac death (SCD).
The successful candidate would work with the established regional group, clinicians and pathologists across the sector to improve associated cardiovascular pathways. Along with helping to coordinate the clinical ICC services, the project would also involve working with coroners, pathologists and intensive care units where patients with aborted sudden cardiac death are cared for.
The job is a 9-month fixed term post based at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals but the role will involve cross-site work at King's College Hospital and other Network sites. The role will be to help coordinate effective pathways within the sector by working with the coronial system, national charities and the clinicians involved (cardiac and intensive care teams, genetic consultants, nurses and counsellors) with sudden cardiac death.
This is a 9 month contract as part of a national scheme and secondment could be considered for those already working withing the trust. It is hope that this role will be made permanent in the future.
Closing date: 16th June 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to participate in the strategic development of the wider Inherited Cardiac Conditions service by:
Establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders involved in the management of the Inherited Cardiac Conditions service both internally and externally.
Being part of the overall strategy and vision in clinical practice for the network teams working across the GMSA.
Actively disseminating best practice through presentations and participating in nursing research and national working parties.
Ensuring effective Standard Operating Procedures are in place for delivery o service.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
we are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key components identified for the role include:
- Pathway design and implementation for SCD families
- Clinical leadership
- Education
- Research and audit
The post holder must already hold a non-medical physical assessment course.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key components identified for the role include:
- Pathway design and implementation for SCD families
- Clinical leadership
- Education
- Research and audit
The post holder must already hold a non-medical physical assessment course.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse or registered genetic counsellor
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience
- Degree level qualification
Desirable
- Have or working towards a masters degree
- Qualification and/or experience in genetic counselling and testing
- Experience in inherited cardiac conditions
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care
- Proven evidence of autonomous practice
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills in specialty
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
Values and Bahaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse or registered genetic counsellor
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience
- Degree level qualification
Desirable
- Have or working towards a masters degree
- Qualification and/or experience in genetic counselling and testing
- Experience in inherited cardiac conditions
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care
- Proven evidence of autonomous practice
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills in specialty
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
Values and Bahaviour
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
