University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC)

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join our established and growing Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) service at University Hospitals Birmingham. This is a specialist nursing role within a multidisciplinary team that provides care and support to patients and families affected by inherited cardiac conditions, including cardiomyopathies and inherited arrhythmias.

The role supports regional care across the West Midlands and is ideal for a motivated cardiac nurse who wants to develop specialist expertise in genomic healthcare, family screening, and ICC management. You will work closely with consultant cardiologists, genetic counsellors, ICC service coordinators and the wider MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

*Support patients and families through ICC pathways, including initial assessment, genetic testing coordination, and post-result counselling.

*Develop competence in ECG interpretation, risk stratification, and understanding of genetic conditions affecting the heart.

*Work within ICC clinics focused on cardiomyopathies, inherited arrhythmias, and family evaluation after sudden cardiac death.

*Participate in MDT discussions, liaise with coroner's offices for post-mortem referrals, and support cascade testing of at-risk relatives.

*Deliver patient and staff education, including teaching on genetic inheritance and ICC-related care.

*Contribute to audit, service development, and the implementation of ICC-related policy and guidance across the Trust.

*Receive structured supervision and development support from experienced CNS colleagues.

What We're Looking For

*A registered nurse with post-registration experience in cardiology.

*An interest in inherited cardiac conditions, family screening, and genetic testing.

*Good communication skills and a compassionate approach to supporting patients, including bereaved families.

*A willingness to work towards competence in specialist areas through training and supervised practice.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1087930

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Portfolio of certified / accredited post registration professional development.

Experience

Essential

* Post registration experience with evidence of knowledge and development for the associated area of specialist practice.
* In depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for role, with willingness to undertake further training/ education to achieve agreed level of competence.
* Knowledge of standards and policies associated with role.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment.
* Demonstrable understanding of the national / NHSE diagnostic/ therapeutic expectations / strategy around endoscopy services and can relate this to the role.
* Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance / patient safety process's -- can relate this to the role in relation to their personal/professional accountability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Portfolio of certified / accredited post registration professional development.

Experience

Essential

* Post registration experience with evidence of knowledge and development for the associated area of specialist practice.
* In depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for role, with willingness to undertake further training/ education to achieve agreed level of competence.
* Knowledge of standards and policies associated with role.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment.
* Demonstrable understanding of the national / NHSE diagnostic/ therapeutic expectations / strategy around endoscopy services and can relate this to the role.
* Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance / patient safety process's -- can relate this to the role in relation to their personal/professional accountability.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)