Nurse Specialist - Heart Failure

Great Ormond Street Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's heart care facility in London seeks a Nurse Specialist for Heart Failure. The role involves managing complex cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing compassionate care. Applicants must be registered children’s nurses with strong clinical skills and a commitment to service improvement. This position offers professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Nurse should possess excellent paediatric clinical skills.
• Experience in teaching families across cultural boundaries.
• Commitment to service improvements supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical assessment skills regarding patients with heart failure.
• Manage weekly clinics and support families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Discharge planning for heart failure patients.

Skills

Excellent paediatric clinical skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compassionate care approach

Ability to work across professional boundaries

Flexibility and dedication

Time management skills

Teaching experience

Specialist knowledge in paediatric and cardiac nursing

Education

Part 8 or 15, registered children’s qualified nurse with the NMC, UK

Basic and intermediate life support (EPLS)

Basic life support trainer (D)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Nurse Specialist - Heart Failure, London

Client:

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c1622cb26e0f

Job Views: 6

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced children’s nurse to join our team. We are the only dedicated paediatric heart failure clinic in the UK and Ireland, managing complex cases of 0–18-year-olds. We seek a children’s cardiac nurse with vision and enthusiasm to contribute to the quality and development of our service, with a commitment to children and families.

We support professional development through tailored educational pathways. Informal visits are encouraged, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

• Develop clinical assessment skills and decision-making regarding patients with heart failure under supervision.
• Manage busy weekly clinics, support families with medication titration, and develop our genetics service.
• Collaborate with teams such as electrophysiology, inherited cardiovascular, transplant, neuromuscular, and metabolic.
• Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team and with other hospital departments, families, and visitors.
• Discharge planning for heart failure patients, including training as a BLS Instructor and supporting parents with 'Red Flag' teaching.

Working for our organisation

We value diversity and aim to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including those with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. Our hospital promotes an inclusive environment, encouraging staff engagement through various networks such as REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE, and Women’s networks.

We are committed to ensuring all staff are seen and heard, embracing diversity as a strength.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for details.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Part 8 or 15, registered children’s qualified nurse with the NMC, UK
• Basic and intermediate life support (EPLS)
• Basic life support trainer (D)

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities
• Effective organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate care approach
• Effective teaching and training for families across cultural and geographical boundaries
• Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries
• Delegation and prioritization skills
• Flexible and dedicated work approach
• Time management and independent working skills
• Commitment to service improvements supporting children with heart failure
• Specialist knowledge in paediatric and cardiac nursing
• Understanding of current issues in children’s nursing and cardiac care
• Knowledge of resource management, safety, clinical risk, and quality
• Child protection procedures
• Awareness of equality and diversity principles
• Basic computer skills
• Teaching experience
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Experience in coordinating patient care
• Experience in change management and problem solving
• Handling clinical incidents and complaints