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Clinical Nurse Specialist (ICVD)Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust • London, United Kingdom
Clinical Nurse Specialist (ICVD)

Clinical Nurse Specialist (ICVD)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust • London, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
Are you a motivated and innovative nurse with experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, or within the field of Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases (ICVD)?

We are looking for a knowledgeable nurse who can bring their valuable experience with them to join a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists. This is a position requiring excellent specialist clinical skills, as well as the leadership and management skills to lead a dedicated team of nurse specialists and support staff.

The Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) manages an increasing case load consisting of confirmed and suspected diagnoses as well as a cardiac screening programme. The majority of our work is centred on our busy outpatient clinics, which run every weekday. We manage outpatient clinics dedicated to Inherited Cardiomyopathies, Inherited Arrhythmias and Inherited Aortopathies. The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases (ICVD) at Great Ormond Street Hospital is a position requiring excellent specialist clinical skills, as well as the leadership and management experience needed to lead a dedicated team of nurse specialists and support staff.

A significant and increasing proportion of our work is focused on supporting our patients during hospital admissions, which may be undertaken for medical management or surgical intervention.

A Secondment opportunity would be considered

Main duties of the job
  • You will work within a wider team, composed of cardiologists with an interest in paediatric and adult inherited cardiac conditions, specialist nurses, cardiac technicians, clinical psychologists, geneticists and administrative staff. You will be expected to have excellent skills to support the whole family throughout the process of screening, diagnosis and on-going care.
  • You will have the ability to develop and improve service delivery by driving and implementing change. They will work in collaboration with the team's other Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure that the team delivers an excellent standard of evidence-based care, providing expert support to patients and families affected by inherited cardiac conditions. We will support your clinical development and will provide a tailored educational pathway.
  • Be a clinical expert within the specialty.
  • Ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children and their families.
  • Provide guidance for ward staff on the management for children with inherited cardiovascular disease and ensure this is documented and relevant training and educational packages are in place for these teams.
  • Be an active member of the in-service training programme through attendance at and delivery of presentations at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions internally and by attending external courses

About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 271-HL-7909490-B
Job locations: Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

For further information on the role please contact Helen Walsh, Advanced Nurse Practitioner for ICVD team, helen.walsh@gosh.nhs.uk / 020 7405 9200 ext 5108.

or Anne MacNiven anne.macniven@gosh.nhs.uk

Cardiorespiratory Matron 0207 405 9200 ext 6374

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
  • Our Always Values
  • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
  • Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
  • NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or RN Adult with significant band 6, relevant experience in specialty (cardiology)
  • Evidence of on-going professional development relating to clinical specialty (cardiology)
  • Possession of a relevant honours degree or in the process of obtaining
  • Leadership and management skills
  • BLS/EPLS

Desirable
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Assessing and mentoring qualification
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience/Knowledge
Essential
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Inherited Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Muscle problems
  • Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
  • Experience of managing a case load and coordinating patient care
  • Detailed understanding of research and audit methodologies
  • Experience of management and leadership in a team

Desirable
  • Previous experience in a cardiology CNS role
  • Previous experience of change management and problem solving
  • Experience of handling clinical incidents, Safeguarding and complaints
  • Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues

Skills/Abilities
Essential
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills, including Interviewing and Appraisals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
  • Negotiating & Conflict management Skills
  • Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working

Desirable
  • Effective teaching and training skills
  • Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron Anne MacNiven anne.macniven@gosh.nhs.uk
02074059200
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