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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

The closing date is 26 January 2026

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Job summary

Cardiology Specialist Nurse - Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic - Band 7

If you are committed to Cardiology, love ECGs and want to chance to work autonomously in a chest pain clinic, you will be well supported and trained within our ever expanding department.

Main duties of the job

Assessing chest pain.

Diagnosing angina and recommending treatment and diagnostic investigations

Interpreting results. Working closely with the wider cardiology team.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa pro rata Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7656535-RB-SK

Job locations

Cross site

Epsom Hospital Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 8EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working independently with the Cardiology nurses, the cath lab and the consultants to ensure swift assessment and access to early coronary intervention.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working independently with the Cardiology nurses, the cath lab and the consultants to ensure swift assessment and access to early coronary intervention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered professional (NMC) with evidence of regular updating
  • oEvidence of significant professional development and experience with a focus on cardiology, particularly heart disease

Desirable

  • Experience working in RACPC Non-Medical Independent prescriber
  • Nurse practitioner qualification or equivalent Level 6/7

Experience

Essential

  • oExtensive clinical experience in the management of CHD and Cardiology
  • oExperience of clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to develop services and influence outcomes
  • Proven commitment to cardiology nursing by evidence of professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

  • oIV competent
  • oCannulation and venepuncture competent
  • oILS competent

Desirable

  • Recent teaching experience at senior nursing level
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered professional (NMC) with evidence of regular updating
  • oEvidence of significant professional development and experience with a focus on cardiology, particularly heart disease

Desirable

  • Experience working in RACPC Non-Medical Independent prescriber
  • Nurse practitioner qualification or equivalent Level 6/7

Experience

Essential

  • oExtensive clinical experience in the management of CHD and Cardiology
  • oExperience of clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to develop services and influence outcomes
  • Proven commitment to cardiology nursing by evidence of professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

  • oIV competent
  • oCannulation and venepuncture competent
  • oILS competent

Desirable

  • Recent teaching experience at senior nursing level

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.

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.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Epsom Hospital Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 8EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Epsom Hospital Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 8EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Cardiology

Rosalind Paine

rosalind.paine1@nhs.net

0137235128

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa pro rata Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7656535-RB-SK

Job locations

Cross site

Epsom Hospital Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 8EG


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