Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 week ago


Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are expanding our Structural Heart Valve service and are looking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work alongside the Structural Heart Valve team. The post holder will act as a clinical expert within the speciality, managing their own caseload and acting as a professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve assessing patients, undertaking pre-assessment clinic, and follow up clinics. Working as part of the clinical team in the Cath Lab during structural procedures such as TAVI and TEER. In addition to requesting and interpreting investigations, organising MDT and being a point of contact for patients and their relatives.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills in caring for patients with Structural Heart Disease and their families. Participate in establishing and running Structural Heart Disease clinics including Virtual, pre-admission, new patient and follow up clinics. Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills in referring patients for further tests or discharge to GP. Work towards developing advanced practice functions including clinical history taking and physical examinations skills. Demonstrate skills in interpretation of electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to inform Structural Heart Valve team of Structural Heart Disease assessment, management and pre-admission clinics. Develop and employ robust referral criteria for ensuring patients with identified Structural Heart Disease receive prompt, appropriate investigations and treatment in the appropriate setting Co-ordinate the development and review of current, comprehensive health information for Structural Heart Disease patients and their carers. In addition to ensuring full understanding of complex cardiac conditions, the information is relevant to age, level of understanding, culture and language in conjunction with patients, their families, clinical staff and patients info service. Provide continuity of patient care on a daily basis by following the patient's journey from pre admission/admission, discharge and follow up/continuous support.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in the process of ensuring patients receive sufficient information to enable informed consent by communicating complex information regarding management of care, including: benefits, risks, ( mortality risks) alternatives complications and lifestyle advice Review medication and recommend changes in conjunction with consultant cardiologists depending on individual needs. Maintain patient records in a concise and literate manner ensuring hand over of complex management issues to the relevant healthcare professional Receive and provide accurate and complex information regarding patients clinical status from Consultant Cardiologists/Physicians and Specialist Registrars, relevant wards, Coronary Care Units from across organisations. Liaise with Structural Heart Disease management team, Consultant Cardiologists, Registrars, secretarial staff, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Team (includes Radiographers, Physiologists and Registered Nurses) and Cardiology wards to ensure effective communication related to patient clinical needs and condition prior to procedure. Provide specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care and education of patients/carers within the speciality of Structural Heart Disease management. Seek expert help or more experienced help where necessary. Record all patient information using relevant manual / computerised systems To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interests of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct. To integrate into the existing clinical structure and to support other professionals to manage the Structural Heart Disease patient. To promote effective communication with all members of the multiprofessional team in relation to patient management. To act as a role model for members of the multiprofessional team in the expansion of practice to manage Structural Heart Disease patients. To participate in research and audit related to care of the Structural Heart Disease patient. To take responsibility for adjusting ones own SCOPE of professional practice in order to demonstrate competence and continuous development in line with patient and service needs. Undertake teaching and act as an educational resource for health care professionals throughout the Cardiac Network. Establish links and networks with other healthcare professionals, responsible for care of this patient group at a local, regional and national level. Use every opportunity, both formal and informal, to increase understanding of all staff groups regarding recognition and care of patients with Structural Heart Disease. Work with patients to devise suitable educational and information materials regarding Structural Heart Disease, diagnostic and treatment procedures at local, regional and national level. Share expertise at local, regional and national events. Play an active role in developing and delivering integrated care pathways. Develop and implement guidelines and standards for the management of Structural Heart Disease.

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