Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cardiology nurse to join the Structural Heart Valve Disease team (SHVD). The job holder will be expected to support the SHVD team to care for patients via the percutaneous programme, that includes Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant (TAVI), TEER, and Tendyne as part of national, Trust, and division structure. They will work with divisions to develop and deliver excellent patient care that align to workforce priorities and bring added value to our staff. While the role will have a focus on specific TAVI and TEER led patient care and staff training priorities, there may be an expectation to deliver cross Trust or other clinical sites training initiatives. There are also opportunities to form strong networks of clinical development that shows the benefit of investment and a sustainable future focused model of percutaneous technology. It is expected that the post holder will actively maintain patient pathway care from referral and inclusive of inpatient and outpatient care. The job holder will be expected to work the hours between Monday to Friday. there is flexibility in how the ours achieved. Main duties of the job Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to nurses and clinical teams/staff working within Division and Trust. This will include following service users through both elective and non-elective pathway. There will be inpatient reviews on CICU/CCU/ Cather Laboratory and cardiac wards autonomously and with cardiac consultants and liaising with the wider teams on procedure list days. The Elective pathway will require Triaging patients into the service, MDTs, Pre-assessment and post TAVI/TEER follow up, all clearly documented to facilitate a synchronised care pathway. Communicating with professional leads for nursing, midwifery and AHP and other members of staff across the Trust, including senior clinical staff. Embed evidence-based practice and methods of education that promote inclusivity and diversity. Dynamically support the SHVD team response to new service development demands. Professionally demonstrate transformational and inspirational leadership with responsibility for supervising, leading and managing, as well as overseeing the practice development of the TAVI pathway and staff. Develop high quality learning objectives for clinical, practice development teaching sessions and internal programmes. Use analytical and judgement skills necessary to support delivery of high-quality education. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-SPS-4033-GB Job locations University Hospital Bristol and Weston - Bristol Heart Institute Terrell Street Bristol BS2 8ED Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Current/ recent acute cardiology knowledge Recent experience of practice development and teaching Clinical, organisational and management experience Desirable Recent experience of service development and implementation of change Recent evidence of working on trust or divisional wide projects/initiatives Project management experience Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse level 1 (Adult) with current NMC registration 1st Degree in Nursing Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject) Non-medical Prescribing or willingness to work towards Desirable Relevant Post graduate qualification at level 3 Management qualification Aptitudes Essential Ability to gain influence and motivate people Ability to work flexibly according to role need Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice Proactive in professional development for self and others Proactive an solution focus Skills and Abilities Essential Highly effective communication skills-verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress Able to gain credibility with an influence colleague including influencing clinical changes when appropriate Strong organisational skills Ability to lead and influence change Able to accept responsibility for ward/area of working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and accountability Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Demonstrates ability to implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues Evidence of good teamwork skills Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion Familiar with current local and national nursing issues Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Current/ recent acute cardiology knowledge Recent experience of practice development and teaching Clinical, organisational and management experience Desirable Recent experience of service development and implementation of change Recent evidence of working on trust or divisional wide projects/initiatives Project management experience Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse level 1 (Adult) with current NMC registration 1st Degree in Nursing Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject) Non-medical Prescribing or willingness to work towards Desirable Relevant Post graduate qualification at level 3 Management qualification Aptitudes Essential Ability to gain influence and motivate people Ability to work flexibly according to role need Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice Proactive in professional development for self and others Proactive an solution focus Skills and Abilities Essential Highly effective communication skills-verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress Able to gain credibility with an influence colleague including influencing clinical changes when appropriate Strong organisational skills Ability to lead and influence change Able to accept responsibility for ward/area of working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and accountability Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Demonstrates ability to implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues Evidence of good teamwork skills Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion Familiar with current local and national nursing issues Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address University Hospital Bristol and Weston - Bristol Heart Institute Terrell Street Bristol BS2 8ED Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)