Be accountable for the direct delivery of care to a caseload of patients independently carrying out clinical assessments. Be involved in the development and implementation of an outpatient clinic for patients requiring assessment, on-going care and counselling. Be a key source of highly specialist knowledge regarding aortic valve disease. Optimise the involvement of patients and carers in the planning and delivery of the service. Contribute to health promotion, identifying factors that have a positive and negative affect on health and well-being. Provide a complete discharge package for TAVI patients, including referral to other agencies and providing educational literature. Advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Participation in daily ward rounds for TAVI patients. Facilitating safe and effective discharge planning and ongoing follow up arrangement. Liaise with professionals in the community to ensure a coordinated approach meeting the needs of patients across primary, secondary, and tertiary sections. Provide a telephone follow up service giving patients advice as necessary. Respects confidential information obtained during professional practice and upholds the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act. As part of the role may involve assisting in the TAVI procedure, including valve preparation within the Cath Lab and Theatre environment. Training will be provided as required and will be adapted to the needs of the TAVI nurse specialist and the TAVI