Syncope is a medical term for a blackout or faint caused by a sudden drop in the supply of blood to the brain, leading to a short-term loss of consciousness. The Imperial College Healthcare syncope diagnostic unit is a high volume service investigating the causes of syncope events and providing care for sufferers of syncope.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Syncope Nurse to working closely with the Syncope and MDT to fulfil this role. The post holder will need to be working at least as a band 6 nurse in cardiology or a specialist areas with the right transferable skills.

The post holder will work within the Syncope team providing a Tilt Test Service and syncope clinic.

The post holder will be required to work through a comprehensive competence process to be deemed competent to independently perform Tilt Tests.

The post holder will have experience in working within cardiology and have an extensive background of dealing with patient cardiac patients, ECG interpretation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the Syncope team providing a Tilt Test Service and syncope clinic.

The post holder will be required to work through a comprehensive competence process to be deemed competent to independently perform Tilt Tests.

The post holder will have experience in working within cardiology and have an extensive background of dealing with patient cardiac patients, ECG interpretation.

For information please contact:

Dr Patricia Taraborrelli, Senior Syncope Nurse: patricia.taraborrelli@nhs.net

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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

Essential

• RGN registration
• ENB 254 or equivalent
• GCP training/Qualification
• Advanced ECG skills ALS/ILS

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of cardiac nursing knowledge and skills
• Working within the specialist nursing field sufficiently equalling experience of a band 7 nurse
• Worked within research nursing with relevant experience equivalent of 3-4 years. Skills/Knowledge/

Skills

Essential

• Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Effective time management for self and others

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

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