Clinical Nurse Specialist - ValveNHS
Job summary
We have 2 exciting opportunities in the valve specialist nursing team at Leeds General Infirmary for Registered Nurse to join the team. The successful candidates will be responsible for co-ordination of patients referred to the valve services, including organisation of investigations, preparation and planning of the valve multi-disciplinary team meetings. They will also be involved in the management of valve patients on the wards and you will pre-assess and follow-up patients in the out-patient clinics. The successful candidates will work as part of the team under the supervision of the Valve Nurse Specialist Team Leader and the Consultant Cardiologist pathway. Applicants must be registered nurse with substantive post-registration experience in cardiac services. They must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must have agreement from their current line manager that they are happy to release them into this role and facilitate movement in a timely manner. Start date will ideally be late September 2026. There are two posts, 1 substantive full-time post and 1 is currently a fixed term post full-time until end of August 2027, however there may be a possibility of funding being extended, however this cannot be confirmed presently.
Main duties of the job
Criteria: Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary Post registration qualification in specialty (desirable) Nurse Prescribing qualification (desirable) Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality Understanding of current issues in healthcare Experience of clinical audit and standard setting (desirable) Service development and/or change management (desirable) Compassionate and caring Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload. Motivator of self and others with a positive approach to change Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Job description
Job Summary We have 2 exciting opportunities in the valve specialist nursing team at Leeds General Infirmary for Registered Nurse to join the team.
The successful candidates will be responsible for co-ordination of patients referred to the valve services, including organisation of investigations, preparation and planning of the valve multi-disciplinary team meetings. They will also be involved in the management of valve patients on the wards and you will pre-assess and follow-up patients in the out-patient clinics.
The successful candidates will work as part of the team under the supervision of the Valve Nurse Specialist Team Leader and the Consultant Cardiologist pathway.
Applicants must be registered nurse with substantive post-registration experience in cardiac services. They must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must have agreement from their current line manager that they are happy to release them into this role and facilitate movement in a timely manner.
Start date will ideally be late September 2026.
There are two posts, 1 substantive full-time post and 1 is currently a fixed term post full-time until end of August 2027, however there may be a possibility of funding being extended, however this cannot be confirmed presently.
Why you should join our Team The Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
The jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. The job holder will provide training and education to staff groups, patients and families/carers.
What you will bring to the role Criteria:
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or 2)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary
Post registration qualification in specialty (desirable)
Nurse Prescribing qualification (desirable)
Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality
Understanding of current issues in healthcare
Experience of clinical audit and standard setting (desirable)
Service development and/or change management (desirable)
Compassionate and caring
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise own and other’s workload.
Motivator of self and others with a positive approach to change
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
For questions about this job, contact: Kerry Pena
Cardiac Valve Nurse Specialist
[email protected]
Shortlisting: w/c 24th August 2026
Interview: 2nd September 2026
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