Cardiac Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Cwmni: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7873371/218-NM-B6-7873371 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Cardiology Service as aCardiac Nurse Specialist. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary cardiology team providing high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and community settings. The role involves working collaboratively with cardiologists, allied health professionals and primary care teams to ensure seamless care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in line with national and local guidelines.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality cardiac care and developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills while working towards autonomous practice. The successful candidate will use their clinical expertise, leadership and service improvement skills to support the ongoing development of the cardiology service.
The post holder will work both autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to support the assessment, management and monitoring of patients with cardiac conditions. The role also includes providing specialist advice, patient education and support to promote self-management and optimise clinical outcomes, while contributing to service development, audit and evidence-based practice.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
• Provide safe, timely and evidence-based care for patients presenting with suspected or confirmed cardiac conditions within scope of practice. Support the assessment, investigation and management of cardiology patients, including urgent presentations. Undertake clinical history taking, cardiac assessment and physiological examination, and assist with investigations including cardiac diagnostics and blood tests in collaboration with senior clinicians.
• Perform clinical procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation to support patient care. Contribute cardiology input across the Emergency Department, cardiology wards and Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic where required. Promote holistic, patient-centred care, ensuring patients receive appropriate education and support to enable informed decision-making and self-management.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support effective care pathways, service development and clinical audit. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues using structured tools such as SBAR. Recognise limitations, escalate concerns appropriately and participate in emergency responses as required. Support learning within the team and engage in ongoing professional development.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
The post holder will work as a member of the Cardiology Service, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality and effective cardiac service by supporting the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with cardiovascular conditions.
The post holder will work across acute Trust settings as a Nurse specialist within their clinical field to deliver specialist cardiac services to a defined patient group. They will work strategically to support the development of the cardiology service in line with national and local targets, while providing specialist education, advice, and training to other healthcare professionals and staff working within relevant services.
The post holder will be supporting the assessment, treatment initiation, monitoring, and ongoing management of patients with cardiac conditions. This may include patients with conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, ischaemic heart disease, or other cardiovascular disorders.
As part of the cardiology team, the post holder will contribute to patient education, optimisation of medical therapy, follow-up care, and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, evidence-based care in accordance with local and national cardiology guidelines.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026