Main area Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (12 months secondment/fixed term to cover maternity leave (Internal and External candidates are welcome to apply)) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 410-MED-8219528
Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town Liverpool Salary Band 6 – £39,959 – £48,117 or Band 7 – £49,387 – £56,515 Closing 06/09/2026 23:59
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Band 6 / Band 7
Band 7
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 bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation’.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, 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.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering thebest carefor our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality:to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation:to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value:to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce:to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders:to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For detailed information regarding the main responsibilities, duties and requirements of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details provided below.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of postgraduate study and ongoing continuing professional development relevant to the role
- Mentorship / practice assessor qualification, or equivalent experience in supporting learners in practice
- Postgraduate qualification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
- MSc or working towards a Master’s level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, Cardiology, or a relevant speciality
- Advanced assessment / clinical examination qualification
- Teaching or education qualification
Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and record keeping
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex and demanding environment
- Ability to make challenging clinical decisions and manage risk
- Ability to assess, prioritise and manage patients with complex needs
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Good problem-solving and organisational skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic clinical information systems.
- Ability to use clinical information to support patient care and service improvement
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Congenital Heart Disease and the needs of the ACHD population.
- Experience of working within a specialist cardiac service
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of quality improvement and service development.
- Competent in the use of databases and spreadsheets
Experience
- Significant experience in cardiology at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of working within a cardiac specialist service.
- Experience in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
- Experience of delivering education and teaching to staff and patients.
- Experience of working autonomously and managing complex patients
- Experience of working within adult or paediatric congenital heart disease
- Experience of delivering presentations at local, regional or national level
- Experience of participating in research or quality improvement projects.
- Evidence of contributing to publications or peer-reviewed work
- Experience of contributing to education or academic programmes
Values & Behaviours
- Patient and family focused
- Effective team worker
- Dynamic and adaptable
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Accountable and professional
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Demonstrates leadership and acts as a positive role model
- Confident in supporting others
- Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements
- Resilient and able to manage change effectively
- Committed to developing self and others.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 and 3 posts. Guidelines state that many other posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
If you are a Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…