Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) Coordinator

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital in Southampton is seeking a Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) Coordinator. The successful candidate will implement the SCD pathway, ensuring patient support and effective communication among multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a MSc in Genetic Counselling and relevant experience. Flexible working conditions are available.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with AHCS or HCPC (NMC).
• Relevant experience in Inherited Cardiac Conditions is necessary.
• Teaching qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison for the coronial service regarding SCD.
• Support individuals and families affected by sudden cardiac death.
• Work with local coroners and educational resources.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Ability to work autonomously

Experience within an NHS setting

Education

MSc in Genetic Counselling

BSc/BA in a relevant subject

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) Coordinator

The closing date is 14 October 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled genetic counsellor or specialist nurse with experience in Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions to implement the sudden cardiac death pathway, providing leadership and organisation to the multidisciplinary teams involved. Your role will be focused on improving the quality of the SCD pathway, working closely with professionals in the network as well as patients and their families.

Job responsibilities

1. Provide a dedicated Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions (ICC) liaison for the coronial service for all patients and their families affected by sudden cardiac death (SCD).
2. Support individuals and families dealing with sudden cardiac death and any associated genetic disorder, including explaining complex medical facts, the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder, and the available management; enable clients to choose the course of actions which seems most appropriate to them.
3. Work with local coroners to provide information and educational materials, and act as a significant educational resource to the wider health care system and the public.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working, a mixture of on-site and remote working. We are open to discussing flexibility in the hours you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what is possible for the role and service.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Trust values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• AHCS or HCPC (NMC) registration
• MSc Genetic Counselling (following BSc/BA in a relevant subject) and registered with AHCS (Genetic Counsellor) OR RGN, RMN or similar with a BSc/BA or MSc in a relevant subject OR Completed an STP in Genomic counselling (either with HCPC registration or pending)
• Relevant experience in Inherited Cardiac Conditions and the associated clinical patient pathways.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Experience within an NHS setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise using own initiative; manage independent clinical workload.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to analyse research findings to inform practice development.
• Clinical expertise and insight into the wider implications of practice; familiarity with relevant databases.
• Ability to manage and mentor specialist genetic and other staff; willing to travel to peripheral clinics.
• Teaching qualification; experience liaising with other providers in the healthcare sector.
• Experience of negotiating and implementing change; service planning/development; policy/protocol formation.
• Ability to manage conflict/challenging situations; evidence of leadership at local and national levels.
• Experience with audit, evaluation and research.

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.

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