Aortic Valve Nurse Specialist (Research and Service Development)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Sevington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is looking for a dedicated Cardiac Nurse Specialist to enhance patient care for those with aortic valve disease. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in a nationally significant research project aimed at improving clinical practices. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across various hospitals and contribute to both patient outcomes and innovative practices in cardiac care. It's an excellent chance for a passionate nurse seeking to advance their career while making a difference.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in cardiology or acute cardiac care.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven competence in enhanced or advanced assessment and research.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key clinical coordinator for patients with aortic valve disease.
• Contribute to research, audit and innovation within a national project.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Trust and regional networks.
• Support pathway optimisation and service transformation for valve care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Advanced assessment competence

Commitment to research and innovation

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)

Job description

Job details

• Posting date: 28 January 2026
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 27 February 2026
• Location: Kent, TN24 0LZ
• Company: East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 7710743/344-0743WHH

Summary

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Nurse Specialist, or an experienced cardiac nurse with a strong interest in valve disease and research, to join our Cardiology Care Division in a newly established Aortic Valve Nurse Specialist role.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a nationally significant, externally funded research and service-development project, evaluating the clinical and operational impact of a dedicated valve nurse across non-surgical cardiac centres. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across East Kent Trust and regional cardiac networks, acting as a key clinical coordinator for patients with aortic valve disease while contributing to research, pathway optimisation and service transformation.

We are looking for a nurse who is clinically credible, highly organised, and passionate about improving outcomes for patients with valve disease, and who is motivated by the opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with research, audit and innovation. You will be supported by an experienced cardiology leadership team and will have the opportunity to help shape future models of care for valve patients within East Kent and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key clinical coordinator for patients with aortic valve disease across non-surgical cardiac centres
• Contribute to research, audit and innovation within a nationally significant externally funded project
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across East Kent Trust and regional cardiac networks
• Support pathway optimisation and service transformation for valve care models

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) with substantial post-registration experience in cardiology or acute cardiac care
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Proven competence in enhanced or advanced assessment and research
• Willingness to travel between Trust sites (William Harvey Hospital, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, and Kent & Canterbury Hospital) with reasonable adjustments as per Trust policy