Overview
The Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Service at the Royal Free is part of the national service within the UK. The service is a designated treatment centre for PH by NHS England to diagnose, treat and monitor PH patients. As one of only eight adult centres in the UK, patients with suspected PH are referred to the Trust from a wide geographical area. Once diagnosed, the patients are treated with PH specific therapies which may be given orally, intravenously or inhaled.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide and facilitate high‑quality, autonomous, integrated nursing care to PH patients, together with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
* Monitor and assess patients’ disease pathway, initiate treatments and provide information, education, training and support to patients and their carers.
* Deliver service through face‑to‑face consultations, telephone clinics and national out‑reach programmes, including management of drug monitoring and intravenous therapy training.
* Understand and utilise the necessary administrative systems of the service and document outcomes of nursing management and consultations in line with policy.
* Use advanced clinical judgment and specialist knowledge to provide an autonomous nursing service.
* Facilitate and coordinate a safe, seamless service for pulmonary hypertension patients and their families, providing information, education and support.
* Act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training within the Trust and externally.
* Lead and innovate nursing practice within the pulmonary hypertension specialty, contributing to the body of knowledge within the Trust and national networks.
* Contribute to the development of policies, quality standards and evidence‑based practice within the Trust and externally.
* Travel to other external Trusts within the Shared Care national network throughout the year as required.
Benefits and Working Conditions
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200 000 in A&E, deliver over 8 000 babies and perform more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
How to Apply
For more information please follow the link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Please see the attached job description for further details about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026.
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