The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 6 or Band 7, depending on their previous experience, knowledge and clinical competence. A structured development pathway will be available for candidates appointed at Band 6 to support progression to Band 7.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate cardiac nurse to join the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist regional service providing person-centred care to adults living with congenital heart disease across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will work closely with cardiologists, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The role will involve providing specialist nursing care, advice, education and support to patients, families and carers, delivering ACHD outpatient clinics and contributing to the assessment, management and ongoing care of patients with complex congenital heart conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within an experienced regional ACHD service and make a meaningful difference to patients living with congenital heart disease.
The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care and support to adults with congenital heart disease across the regional ACHD service. Key responsibilities will include delivering specialist ACHD outpatient clinics, providing expert advice and education to patients and families, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of patients with complex congenital heart conditions, and coordinating care across the multidisciplinary and regional service.
The role will also involve supporting specialist clinics, including transition, cardiac maternity and outreach services, contributing to patient education and self-management, and promoting continuity and quality of care. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, service development and the ongoing improvement of ACHD nursing services.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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For detailed information regarding the main responsibilities, duties and requirements of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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