Job summary
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 consistent, 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.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate 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.

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-WCCS-2681
Job locations: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom

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
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Leadership/Management qualification.
• Additional specialist post registration qualifications.

Experience
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

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

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

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

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, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for Cardiology
Nuno Monteiro
n.monteiro@nhs.net

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.