Structural Heart Disease Nurse Specialist

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Structural Heart Disease Nurse Specialist at a leading healthcare provider in South West London. The role involves working independently and as part of a team to support patients with structural heart disease, managing caseloads, and running nurse-led clinics. Ideal candidates will have extensive nursing experience and a postgraduate cardiac qualification.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of practice experience as a Registered General Nurse.
• Experience in AFC band 6/7 roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient caseloads and communicate effectively.
• Run nurse-led clinics and make clinical decisions autonomously.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Registered General Nurse

Postgraduate cardiac course

Masters qualification

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Structural Heart Disease Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 22 May 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small friendly team providing support to the Lead Nurse Practitioner for structural heart disease. You will often work autonomously and have opportunities to develop your skills in the structural heart service. You will be the main point of contact and support for this group of complex patients from initial referral to post-discharge follow-up.

Main duties of the job

• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team for patients with structural heart disease, including those requiring TAVI, TEER, and PFO closure.
• Manage the caseload of patients and communicate effectively with team members, patients, and relatives.
• Run nurse-led clinics, undertake physical assessments, request relevant investigations, and make clinical decisions as an autonomous practitioner.

About us

St George's, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, a major trauma centre and the largest healthcare provider and teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit; and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

Our two Trusts formed a hospitals group in 2021 to enhance collaboration on research, education, and workforce development, while remaining separate entities.

Job responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team for patients with structural heart disease, including those requiring TAVI, TEER, and PFO closure.
• Manage patient caseloads and communicate effectively with team members, patients, and relatives.
• Run nurse-led clinics, undertake physical assessments, request investigations, and make clinical decisions autonomously.
• See the detailed job description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualification and training

• Registered General Nurse with at least 5 years of practice experience.
• Recognised postgraduate cardiac course.
• At least 2 years in AFC band 6/7 roles.
• Leadership and good communication skills.
• Working towards clinical decision making/physical assessment, Masters, or independent prescribing qualification.

Skills/knowledge/ability

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to team working.
• Willing to train and be trained.
• Experience in writing protocols, auditing services, or conducting research.
• Participation in Clinical Leadership Programmes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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