Inherited Cardiac Consultant specialist Nurse

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare facility in Liverpool is seeking a highly specialised nurse for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist. This position involves providing support and advice to adults with inherited cardiac conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to patient care. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously managing a caseload of patients.
• Provision of at least one written reference from a professional.
• Flexibility to work across the Cardiology specialism.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to adults with cardiac conditions.
• Co-ordinate patient care as a point of contact.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals for seamless care.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Completion of the Care Certificate

Tools

ECG

Holter monitoring

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder is a highly specialised nurse working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) as part of the inherited cardiac conditions team. They will function within the multidisciplinary team to provide advice, information and support to adults with inherited channelopathies and cardiomyopathies, share responsibility for implementing the National Service Framework (NSF) for Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death, and work alongside the Lead Consultant Cardiologist to triage referrals appropriately to the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions (ICC) service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice, information and support to adults with inherited channelopathies and cardiomyopathies.
• Share responsibility with identified persons for implementing the NSF for Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death.
• Work with the ICC team to develop local policies and guidelines, ensuring continuous delivery of high‑quality services.
• Create and interpret family pedigrees to identify transmission of inherited cardiac disease.
• Develop and follow protocols for specific cardiac investigations (e.g., drug provocation testing) and organise them to ensure a seamless patient journey from referral to treatment/reassurance.
• Liaise with DGHs, GPs, the coroner’s office and genetic services to collate and report relevant clinical information, ensuring seamless care for families requiring investigation.
• Co‑ordinate patient care, acting as a point of contact for patients, their families and the MDT.
• Provide ongoing support, education and advice to patients and relatives about hereditary cardiac conditions that cause sudden cardiac death.
• Assist with the drug provocation service.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of ECG, arrhythmic conditions, Holter monitoring, MRI scans and be able to explain findings.
• Give advice and education about diagnoses and treatments backed with appropriate written and IT information.
• Comply with all infection control policies and procedures set out in the Trust Infection Control manual.

Essential Requirements

• Provision of at least one written reference from a professional work email, preferably from your most recent employer.
• Completion of the Care Certificate (15 standards) for all new starters in clinical, patient‑facing posts (bands 1‑4) within the first six months.
• Flexibility to work across the Cardiology specialism as required to support services.
• Ability to work autonomously within the inherited cardiac conditions team, managing a caseload of patients guided by best practice, trust policies, local and national guidelines.
• Compliance with UKVI sponsorship guidance for Band 2 and 3 posts.
• Identification of criminal record certificate requirement for Skilled Worker/Health and Care visa applicants where relevant.

Multidisciplinary Team

• Lead Nurse Specialist (Band 8A)
• Nurse Consultant
• Consultant Cardiologist(s)
• ICC Coordinator(s)
• Geneticist(s)
• Genetic Counsellor(s)
• Cardiac Diagnostics team
• Clinical Psychology team

About the Employer

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) is the largest single‑site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine (including adult cystic fibrosis) and diagnostic imaging in the hospital and community. Our catchment area covers 2.8 million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, with referrals increasingly coming from beyond these regions. LHCH is committed to delivering the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families, supported by a culture of research, innovation and modern technology. Our strategic goals are:

• Quality – deliver reliable, safe and best patient experience.
• Service & Innovation – develop an innovative service portfolio.
• Value – maintain financial viability and improve health outcomes.
• Workforce – become the best NHS employer and retain top staff.
• Stakeholders – build productive relationships to enhance our reputation.

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early; applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.
• All applicants will be notified by email whether they have been shortlisted for interview.
• Flexible working applications will be considered according to the Trust’s flexible working policies.
• The Trust is a no‑smoking site.

Legal and EEO Statements

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All recruitment processes are governed by NHS employment law and local and national guidelines.