Job summary
The
Cardio-Respiratory Clinical Service Unit are looking for an experienced
Inherited Cardiac Conditions Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team as a
Sudden Cardiac Death Pathway Coordinator.
The
ICC Service in Leeds is a well-established, multidisciplinary regional
service that was founded in 2007 in line with National Service. It is a
rapidly expanding service (receiving over 500 new patient referrals per year
to adult cardiology alone) and has developed in line with the NHS England
Service Specification for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions. The service
covers a population of approximately 3,000,000 and covers a wide geographical
area.
LTHT
are working in partnership with the The British Heart Foundation (BHF) and
the Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) to develop an integrated sudden
cardiac death (SCD) pathway within Yorkshire. The post is for 18.75 hours per
week and funding has been secured for 12 months.
Cardiac
pathology, post-mortem genetic testing and clinical familial evaluation are
the three primary components of the comprehensive personalised medical
management of families who have suffered sudden unexpected deaths (SUD) due
to potential genetic cardiac causes. The post's aim is to develop dedicated
pathways to allow the coordinated the comprehensive assessment of family
members, and to identify the cause of death and diagnose and treat relatives
who are also potentially at risk of a genetic condition.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work closely with services across the NHS and Coronial
system to and Genomic Medicine Service Alliance to establish and manage a SCD
sudden cardiac death (SCD) pathway within West Yorkshire and surrounding
areas.
The
postholder will design, establish, and promote a structured pathway for the
systematic evaluation of family members following a SCD in which an inherited
cardiac condition is a possible or proven diagnosis. They will be responsible
for launching the new pathway across the region.
This
will include:
1)
working directly with pathologists to ensure that appropriate samples are
retained at post-mortem
2)
working directly with Coroners to ensure that families are appropriately
signposted to regional ICC services
3)
establishing coordinated appointments for families across adult and
paediatric cardiology
4)
working with cardiologists across the region to educate key stakeholders
about the pathway
5)
working closely with both laboratory and clinical genetics to facilitate
molecular autopsy
They
will be an expert practitioner in implementing the SCD pathway, leading by
example and providing leadership and organisation to the multidisciplinary
teams involved. They will improve the quality of the SCD pathway; working
closely with professionals in the network as well as patients and their
families.
This
is a part time role of 18.75 hours per week.
Planned
interview date: 24th June 2025.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part
of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as
well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out
what they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Professional
Practice
Work effectively with colleagues in
cross-professional settings and across organisational boundaries, creating a
culture of openness with patients, their families, carers or representatives
and colleagues, including if anything goes wrong; welcoming and listening to
feedback and addressing concerns promptly.
Analyse and communicate complex
facts and clinical information in a wide range of settings, formats and
audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
Work in collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC to analyse complex data to review and identify service
improvement opportunities, understand the impact to the clinical area and
support the implementation of any service change.
Contribute to effective clinical
governance, including personal practice, and that of others, in line with
local governance policies and standard operating procedures, to ensure the
SCD service is fit for purpose.
Undertake Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) in accordance with Personal Development Plan (PDP) as
developed with Line Manager. Compliant with Trusts mandatory training
requirements.
Capture relevant data on SCD
testing/outcomes (to support evaluation and KPIs).
Provide regular reports for the
GMSA Operational Board.
Leadership
and Management
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, make judgements involving complex facts and clinical
information.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead coronial and NHS communication pathways
for referrals of families for genetic testing and clinical evaluation.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead consistent pathology referral practice
for SCD including use of expert pathology and expert understanding of complex
clinical information.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead routine tissue retention for
histopathology and DNA extraction in suitable SCD cases and lead arrangements
for the retained tissue to be sent to the designated Genomic Laboratory Hub
for storage where necessary.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead mechanisms for standardised post-mortem
genetic testing and reporting via NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH) to
support timely evaluation and cascade testing of families.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, lead the SCD programme with commitment to excellent
quality, safety, confidentiality, accountability, reliability, communication
and professional and managerial integrity.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, lead strategic service improvement by successfully
initiating, managing and sustaining change to improve patient outcomes whilst
motivating clinical staff within LTHT and the West Yorkshire region to ensure
effective delivery and achievement of agreed service objectives, particularly
in a changing healthcare environment.
Provide a positive role model to
nursing staff. Lead and promote change in nursing and clinical practice in
order to improve the recognition and management of ICC patients.
Highly developed specialist
knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
Education
and Training
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, lead the education of Coroners/pathologist and other
specialists in the pathway as necessary.
Work with other SCD Coordinators
across the UK to ensure optimal sharing of expertise and sharing of
educational resources.
Advise on training and education
necessary for staff at individual and team level in the specialty, and
contribute to the training and education needs of the organisation as
required.
Promote evidence based practice
within wards and departments.
Act as a mentor and teacher,
providing mentorship and support and demonstrate exemplary practice to all
members of the healthcare team.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
12/06/2025
Planned Interview
Date
24/06/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Professional
Practice
Work effectively with colleagues in
cross-professional settings and across organisational boundaries, creating a
culture of openness with patients, their families, carers or representatives
and colleagues, including if anything goes wrong; welcoming and listening to
feedback and addressing concerns promptly.
Analyse and communicate complex
facts and clinical information in a wide range of settings, formats and
audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
Work in collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC to analyse complex data to review and identify service
improvement opportunities, understand the impact to the clinical area and
support the implementation of any service change.
Contribute to effective clinical
governance, including personal practice, and that of others, in line with
local governance policies and standard operating procedures, to ensure the
SCD service is fit for purpose.
Undertake Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) in accordance with Personal Development Plan (PDP) as
developed with Line Manager. Compliant with Trusts mandatory training
requirements.
Capture relevant data on SCD
testing/outcomes (to support evaluation and KPIs).
Provide regular reports for the
GMSA Operational Board.
Leadership
and Management
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, make judgements involving complex facts and clinical
information.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead coronial and NHS communication pathways
for referrals of families for genetic testing and clinical evaluation.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead consistent pathology referral practice
for SCD including use of expert pathology and expert understanding of complex
clinical information.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead routine tissue retention for
histopathology and DNA extraction in suitable SCD cases and lead arrangements
for the retained tissue to be sent to the designated Genomic Laboratory Hub
for storage where necessary.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, establish and lead mechanisms for standardised post-mortem
genetic testing and reporting via NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH) to
support timely evaluation and cascade testing of families.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, lead the SCD programme with commitment to excellent
quality, safety, confidentiality, accountability, reliability, communication
and professional and managerial integrity.
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, lead strategic service improvement by successfully
initiating, managing and sustaining change to improve patient outcomes whilst
motivating clinical staff within LTHT and the West Yorkshire region to ensure
effective delivery and achievement of agreed service objectives, particularly
in a changing healthcare environment.
Provide a positive role model to
nursing staff. Lead and promote change in nursing and clinical practice in
order to improve the recognition and management of ICC patients.
Highly developed specialist
knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
Education
and Training
In collaboration with the Lead
Clinician for ICC, lead the education of Coroners/pathologist and other
specialists in the pathway as necessary.
Work with other SCD Coordinators
across the UK to ensure optimal sharing of expertise and sharing of
educational resources.
Advise on training and education
necessary for staff at individual and team level in the specialty, and
contribute to the training and education needs of the organisation as
required.
Promote evidence based practice
within wards and departments.
Act as a mentor and teacher,
providing mentorship and support and demonstrate exemplary practice to all
members of the healthcare team.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
12/06/2025
Planned Interview
Date
24/06/2025
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Nurse Specialist experience
- Significant relevant experience in clinical management of ICC
- Service development and/or change management
- Awareness of current issues in healthcare
- Experience of Audit and Standard Setting
Desirable
- Experience in management of acutely unwell patients
- Participation in medical research
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- Significant post registration experience
- Further specialist training to masters equivalent level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Advanced health assessment qualification
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients
- Ability to educate and support the development of others in complex topics
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Nurse Specialist experience
- Significant relevant experience in clinical management of ICC
- Service development and/or change management
- Awareness of current issues in healthcare
- Experience of Audit and Standard Setting
Desirable
- Experience in management of acutely unwell patients
- Participation in medical research
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- Significant post registration experience
- Further specialist training to masters equivalent level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Advanced health assessment qualification
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients
- Ability to educate and support the development of others in complex topics
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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).
