Cardiac, Cardiology and Thoracic Pre Assessment Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This specialist nursing role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing complex cardiac, cardiology, and thoracic procedures. You will undertake comprehensive pre-assessment consultations, identify and manage clinical risks, and optimise patients prior to treatment. The role requires providing expert advice, education, and support to patients and their families, ensuring they receive safe and effective care. It offers an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Essential criteria
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 criteria
- Leadership/Management qualification.
- Additional specialist post registration qualifications.
- Extensive CNS leadership experience.
- Experience of Trust-wide service development projects
- Advanced specialist knowledge across cardiac, cardiology and thoracic pathways.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Active participation in Trust-wide initiatives and committees.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 13d
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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 ca
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