Clinical Nurse Specialist (ICVD)

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time \- 37\.5 hours per week
Job ref
271\-HL\-7909490\-A
Site
Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£58,133 \- £65,261 per annum inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2026 23:59

Job overview

*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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

The post\-holder 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

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 WorkplaceAcademic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

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/EPLSDesirable criteria

Recognised teaching qualification
Assessing and mentoring qualification
Advanced clinical assessment skillsExperience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

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 teamDesirable criteria

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 issuesSkills/Abilities

Essential criteria

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 workingDesirable criteria

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

*Please be advised that:*

*The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2\-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.*

*The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.*

*Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.*

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 .

*We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.*

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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