TAVI Specialist Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a TAVI Specialist Nurse to support patients through the TAVI pathway, from assessment to follow-up. The role requires autonomously assessing patients in outpatient settings and coordinating investigations, education, and post-procedure care.

Ideal candidates will have experience in cardiology, strong communication, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, including flexible clinic coverage across Frimley Park and associated sites.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration required.
• Postgraduate cardiac course/module preferred.
• Experience in cardiology services essential.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess patients in outpatient settings for features of aortic stenosis.
• Coordinate the patient pathway from referral through to intervention and follow-up.
• Provide patient education and reassurance about the TAVI procedure.
• Ensure pre-assessment investigations, documentation and optimisation are completed.
• Liaise with the MDT to inform planning and decision-making.
• Monitor waiting lists and support pathway standards and timely MDT reviews.
• Coordinate post-TAVI clinic reviews and surveillance as per local protocols.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Autonomous assessment

Communication skills

MDT collaboration

Outpatient clinic care

Education

NMC Registration

Postgraduate cardiac course

Job description

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Job Overview

TAVI Specialist Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity to join TAVI service, supporting patients throughout their TAVI pathway, including assessment, co-ordination of investigations, providing patient education, and post procedural follow-up care. The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with:

• Experience working within cardiology services


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• A passion for delivering high-quality patient care


• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team


• The skills required to assess patients autonomously whilst working in an outpatient setting

Previous experience in valvular heart disease, valve services, interventional cardiology, and heart failure would be advantageous but is not essential.

This role offers an excellent development opportunity for nurses wishing to enhance their specialist cardiology knowledge and gain experience within a well-established TAVI service.

Main duties of the job

Autonomously complete clinical assessment of patients in an outpatient setting to assess symptoms of aortic stenosis

Identify specific patient needs and modifiable risks to inform MDT decision-making and support individualised procedural planning.

Provide patient education, information and reassurance regarding the TAVI procedure.

Ensure pre-assessment investigations, documentation and clinical optimisation are completed.

Coordinate the patient pathway from referral and assessment through to intervention and follow-up.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills to liaise with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Support timely MDT review, decision-making and treatment planning.

Monitor waiting lists and support compliance with relevant pathway standards.

Coordinate post-TAVI clinic reviews and surveillance in accordance with local protocols.

Assess symptoms, functional recovery and potential complications post procedure in an outpatient setting.

Provide advice and signposting to appropriate services where ongoing support is required.

Act as a key point of contact for patients, families and carers throughout the pathway. Provide clear information and support informed decision-making.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor pathway performance, outcomes, complications and waiting times.

Participate in audit, clinical governance, incident reviews and service improvement initiatives.

Support compliance with NICE guidance.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration


• Post graduate cardiac course/module

Desirable criteria

• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification


• MSc in Advanced Practice

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience of working autonomously in a cardiac specialist nurse role at least band 6 level


• Knowledge and experience of caring for patients with valvular heart disease, with the clinical skills required to identify significant valve pathology

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with TAVI and valve patients

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent time keeping and communication skills


• Able to multi-task when working under pressure


• Teaching skills


• Awareness of current professional nursing issues


• Able to manage a complex caseload of patients at various stages of the TAVI/Valve pathway

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Flexibility in working to cover the service. You will need to have a current UK driving license, with the ability to cover clinics at Frimley Park, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park Hospital on a regular basis

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.