Specialist Nurse for Organ Retrieval/Ventricular Coordinator

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Specialist Nurse for Organ Retrieval and Ventricular Coordinator. The post supports heart and lung transplantation services, with Band 6 NHS AfC, 30 hours per week, including weekends on call.

The role combines organ retrieval coordination with VAD patient care, education and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe transfer and ongoing care across the transplant continuum.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Teaching/assessor certificate or equivalent.
• Post-registration training relevant to critical care.
• Completed degree in a related field.
• Non-Medical prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate assessment, procurement, preservation and transfer of heart and lungs.
• Coordinate care for VAD patients and families from work-up to long-term follow-up.
• Educate patients, families and healthcare providers about VAD.
• Work as part of a MDT in a transplant service.

Education

Registered Nurse and NMC registration

Teaching/ assessor certificate or equivalent

Post registration training

Degree

Non Medical prescribing

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Specialist Nurse for Organ Retrieval/Ventricular Coordinator

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Heart and Lung Transplantation Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (1 in 5 on call commitments including weekends) Job ref 349-WTWA-8221454-RL4

Site Manchester University Hospitals Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited to join the Specialist Nurse for Organ Retrieval and Ventricular assist devices (VAD) Coordinator team at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Organ retrieval service team, the post holder will help facilitateassessment, procurement, preservation and safe transfer of heart and lungs for transplantation.

As a Ventricular Assist Devices Coordinator, the post holder will facilitate the care and education of patients supported with a Ventricular Assist Device and their families from initial contact, work-up for implant, peri-operative period and long-term follow-up, maintaining excellent care across the VAD/Transplant continuum. VAD Coordinators also participate in patient and caregiver education, providing educational/outreach support regarding VAD to health care providers, patient groups, community organizations, and others in the hospital's service area.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists : Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and NMC registration
• Teaching/ assessor certificate or equivalent
• Post registration training
• Degree
• Non Medical prescribing

Experience

• minimum 3 years’ experience at band 5 in ITU/ Cardiothoracic/ Cardiology
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working with patients following Heart and Lung Transplant and short and long term mechanical circulatory support devices
• Involvement with audit and research

Skills

• Ability to work unsupervised. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate within a MDT
• Good analytical and problem solving skills – clinical reasoning

Knowledge

• Understanding of care of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases
• Understanding of heart and lung Transplantation
• Clinical Governance
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Awareness of national policies and developments in transplantation

Personal attributes

• Flexible to meet service delivery needs, including participation with extending the working week.
• Calm under pressure
• Able to work long working hours
• Driving licence
• Working within a small team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Shishir Kore Job title Lead VAD Coordinator Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 291 2071 Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact:

Informal visits can be arranged via the Transplant and VAD secretaries on 0161 291 2200/ 4811 or further details can be obtained by contacting

[e-mail] (Lead VAD Coordinator)

[e-mail] (Matron)