ACHD Cardiology Nurse Specialist

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

NHS pension

Auto-enrolment to Temporary Workforce

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Onsite parking

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) invites a motivated nurse to join the Cardiology Service as a Specialist ACHD Nurse. Based across Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, you will deliver specialist care to adults with congenital heart disease within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role involves clinic work, care coordination, risk assessment, and education to empower patients in long-term health management, with opportunities to contribute to ACHD service

Qualifications

• Experienced cardiac nurse with ACHD focus.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with congenital heart disease with specialist assessment and care coordination.
• Assess cardiovascular risk and valve disorders, in collaboration with physiology and cardiology teams.
• Educate patients to understand and manage their condition and signpost psychosocial needs.

Skills

ACHD nursing

Cardiac nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organisation

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) invites a motivated nurse to join the Cardiology Service as a Specialist ACHD Nurse. Based across Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, you will deliver specialist care to adults with congenital heart disease within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role involves clinic work, care coordination, risk assessment, and education to empower patients in long-term health management, with opportunities to contribute to ACHD service