Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Childrens Cardiac Specialist Nurse team.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who will be responsible for a managed caseload working closely within the paediatric congenital nurse team and who can ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient centred care to the children, young people and their families within cardiology and cardiac surgery.
A good understanding of current issues in healthcare both locally and nationally, involvement in improving patient safety, risk and waste reduction and the development of others and general support for peers, junior and senior colleagues are expected.
Candidates should have current NMC registration and experience within cardiology. Potential candidates are advised to read the job specification prior to submitting an application.
Expected Shortlisting Date
01/12/2025
Planned Interview Date
12/12/2025
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be responsible for supporting patients with cardiac conditions and their family within various settings including Outpatients (Surgical & Cardiology), Ward L51, and regional outreach clinics across the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the multi-disciplinary team and will contribute to data collection and audit.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must work with The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of their care, for both patients and colleagues. They must be able to demonstrate current and on-going personal development and evidence of their contribution to change management/service development within their current post.
About us
Leeds Childrens Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and caters to every paediatric sub-specialty under one roof. It also has close links with the adult hospital, within the same building, which enables smooth transition of care from paediatrics to adults.
There are exciting times for the department as work is under way towards the building of a completely brand-new Leeds Childrens Hospital, which is expected to be opened in the year 2027. This will be a state-of-the-art childrens hospital and a centre of excellence, not only within the UK, but internationally.
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Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-CHI-0461
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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