Band 6 Acute Coronary Syndrome Nurse Specialist

This Band 6 post sits within the Acute Coronary Syndromes specialist nurse team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on triaging patients and planning their investigations and treatment, including supporting a virtual ward for low‑risk ACS patients across inpatient and outpatient care. It combines that clinical work with preparing patients for MDT discussions, leading audit and shaping the service.

Candidates need at least five years' recent cardiology experience, two of them at Band 6.

• Triage new and ongoing acute and chronic coronary syndrome patients, and develop investigation strategies and treatment plans based on evidence
• Support the running of a virtual ward for low‑risk ACS patients
• Identify patients suitable for remote monitoring to help reduce length of stay
• Support diagnosis, management and follow‑up across inpatient and outpatient pathways
• Ensure patients have a comprehensive management plan on discharge
• Liaise with MDTs, community services, primary care and cardiology teams for integrated care
• Prepare patient information for MDTs, attend meetings, advocate for patients and contribute to clinical decisions
• Provide specialist training on acute and chronic coronary syndromes and pathways
• Lead and develop the specialist nursing service using patient feedback, audit and research
• Act as a role model and mentor, and work flexibly to meet service needs

• First level degree
• Post‑registration qualification in coronary or cardiac care
• Physical examination course, or willingness to work towards one
• Teaching, mentorship or assessment qualification or experience

• NMC registration
• First level registration

• Minimum 5 years' recent cardiology experience, including 2 years at Band 6 in a cardiac setting
• Extensive experience nursing patients with acute coronary syndromes and ischaemic heart disease
• Experience of teaching, developing others and clinical supervision
• Experience of service planning or managing change, including own‑initiative projects or research

• Ability to analyse and interpret ECGs, echocardiograms and routine blood tests
• Understanding of advanced practice nursing roles, and of guidelines, current advances and care pathways for coronary syndromes
• Excellent communication, with the ability to negotiate and influence
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development

• Demonstrates the Trust values

• Non‑medical independent prescriber qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• Experience of running nurse‑led clinics
• Experience of managing own caseload
• Experience of cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Training course opportunities, depending on experience
• Flexible hours that work around lifestyle
• Generous benefits and career opportunities