Specialist Nurse ICC

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Specialist Nurse in the Inherited Cardiac Conditions Team. This role, at Band 6, requires experience in cardiology and offers a unique opportunity to work closely with genetics services, running clinics and delivering patient care. Ideal candidates should have a passion for specialty nursing and a drive to contribute to the field. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, pro-rata, within a team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology/medicine.
• Experience working in OPD clinic.
• Ability to manage conflict under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care pathway for patients with inherited cardiac conditions.
• Maintain strong links with genetics services.
• Run nurse-led clinics assessing family members.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Skills

Motivation to develop skills

Education

RGN with current NMC registration

Evidence of education related to ICC

Health related degree

Clinical examinations course/None medical prescribing course

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nurse ICC

The closing date is 29 September 2025

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Inherited Cardiac Conditions Team at MFT. The post is 30 hours at Band 6 working cross site.

The post requires cardiology nursing experience and a interest in the specialty in Inherited Cardiac Conditions.

Further detailed information can be obtained from the job description and person specification and by contacting Samantha Cummins on email [e-mail] or Sharon O'Connor on email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to deliver the care pathway for patients with inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) alongside the Band 7 lead and Cardiologists. Maintain strong links with the genetics services in Manchester. Support the running of the ICC pathway in collaboration with senior colleagues within the wider MDT. Maintain databases and patient documents for all patients under the ICC service. Counsel patients for genetic testing for inherited cardiac conditions. Run nurse led clinics, assessing family members for possible inherited cardiac conditions and seek advice from senior team members where appropriate. Can follow clinical management plans and implement care in a variety of outpatient environments, including clinical assessment, assessing a range of clinical markers, diagnostic tests and investigations and interpreting results within the clinical context with support from the senior team

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We\'re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you\'ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We\'ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We\'re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What\'s more, we\'re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• RGN with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of education related to ICC
• Health related degree
• Clinical examinations course/None medical prescribing course

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology/medicine
• Experience working in OPD clinic
• Report writing and analysis

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively, promoting positive relationships, dealing with sensitive information
• Excellent teaching skills
• High level of motivation and willingness to develop skills
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and manage conflict
• Development of patient care policies and procedures related to ICC
• Holds a UK driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)