Job summary
Structural Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Fixed Term (12 months)
We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our world leading team at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The post holder will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with structural heart disease.
Main duties of the job
To have excellent communication with patients, their families, colleagues, and other members of the internal and external multidisciplinary team.
To manage a caseload of patients with structural heart disease, from initial referral to follow-up after their intervention procedure.
To work autonomously and collaboratively in both Consultant-led and Nurse-led Structural clinics.
To be a member of the ward-based Structural heart team; reviewing patients pre and post structural intervention and providing support to nursing staff.
Be an active member of the valve multidisciplinary team meeting; advocating for patients and enacting the MDT plans.
To undertake regular teaching, training, and mentorship of the nursing team in the provision of care for Structural heart disease patients.
To actively participate in and promote research and service improvement and development.
The post holder will be based at Barts Heart Centre.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 2 or more years working at AFC Band 6 or band 7 within cardiology.
- Experience of looking after patients with heart valve disease
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Experience of patient education
- Clinical and operational management experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Research and audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with MDT, patients, and their carers.
- Ability to work as part of team as well autonomously without supervision.
- Ability to prioritise and organise work to manage a caseload of patients.
- Proven oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates managerial, organisational and leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of writing standard operating protocols.
- Ability to manage change
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of the current guidelines for the management and treatment options of heart valve disease
Desirable
- Knowledge of the inpatient and out-patient referral systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate cardiac course
- Mentorship/ post registration teaching
Desirable
- Possession of or working towards Masters
- Physical assessment course or willing to work towards when in post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 2 or more years working at AFC Band 6 or band 7 within cardiology.
- Experience of looking after patients with heart valve disease
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Experience of patient education
- Clinical and operational management experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Research and audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with MDT, patients, and their carers.
- Ability to work as part of team as well autonomously without supervision.
- Ability to prioritise and organise work to manage a caseload of patients.
- Proven oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates managerial, organisational and leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of writing standard operating protocols.
- Ability to manage change
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of the current guidelines for the management and treatment options of heart valve disease
Desirable
- Knowledge of the inpatient and out-patient referral systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc or equivalent
- Relevant post graduate cardiac course
- Mentorship/ post registration teaching
Desirable
- Possession of or working towards Masters
- Physical assessment course or willing to work towards when in post.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
