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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

LinQ Specialist Nurse - Cardiology

The closing date is 09 December 2025

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Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Cardiology Nurses!

Are you a dedicated cardiology nurse looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Specialist Nurse to join our team, focusing on the implantation and removal of Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs) advanced cardiac monitoring devices that provide long-term, continuous rhythm monitoring to help diagnose unexplained arrhythmias.

You will develop and demonstrate comprehensive competencies to confidently perform ILR insertions and explants, supporting patients through their diagnostic journey. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, autonomy and involvement in cutting-edge cardiac research.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
  • Work in a supportive environment that encourages skill development and autonomy.
  • Contribute to pioneering research in cardiac monitoring.

We recommend reaching out to our Lead Nurse for an in-depth understanding of the service. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Jianqun Guan - Senior LinQ Nurse - jianqun.guan@nhs.net

Take the next step in your cardiology nursing career--apply now and make a difference in cardiac patient care!

Main duties of the job

  • The LinQ Specialist Nurse will be able to independently perform LinQ implants /explants.
  • Providing individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers withoutsupervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local andnational targets.
  • To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any areaspecified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care,teaching and research.
  • Provide education for patients and their families.
  • To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any areaspecified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care,teaching and research.
  • Providing specialist-nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualisedcare to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration withthe multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2269

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

Education / Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • RGN registration
  • ENB 254 or equivalent
  • Working within the specialist nursing field sufficiently equalling experience of a band 7 nurse.
  • GCP training/Qualification
  • Advanced ECG skills ALS/ILS

Desirable

  • Clinical/physical assessment course
  • Has attained a Degree or working towards one.
  • Leadership qualification

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias
  • Experience of managing patients with cardiac conditions
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information

Desirable

  • Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
  • Arrhythmia Management
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • RGN registration
  • ENB 254 or equivalent
  • Working within the specialist nursing field sufficiently equalling experience of a band 7 nurse.
  • GCP training/Qualification
  • Advanced ECG skills ALS/ILS

Desirable

  • Clinical/physical assessment course
  • Has attained a Degree or working towards one.
  • Leadership qualification

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias
  • Experience of managing patients with cardiac conditions
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information

Desirable

  • Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
  • Arrhythmia Management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse

Violet Henry

violet.henry@imperial.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2269

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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