Syncope/LinQ Nurse Specialist

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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.
To work as part of the Syncope Service providing Tilt testing and with the LinQ team for LinQ Implantation service.
This post will work across the both services where the nurse will perform Tilt testing and insert Implantable Loop Recorders.
The post holder will actively be involved with research within the department.
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.
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.
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