Job summary
Do you have a passion for paediatric cardiology and supporting families? Are you knowledgeable about congenital heart disease and looking for the next step in your nursing career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse to join the Fetal Cardiology team.
At GSTT, we are proud to deliver high-quality and personal care.
We are guided by our values: putting patients first, taking pride in what we do, respecting others, striving to be the best and acting with integrity. We care about each and every person that visits our service and treat them with kindness. If you feel you have these qualities and want to join our team we want to hear from you.
We currently have a vacancy for a fixed-term full time post. This involves working in both our Level One Centres at Royal Brompton Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital, as well as our established cardiac network centres.
Closing date: 17th July
Aim to interview in the week commencing 22nd July, to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The Fetal Cardiac Nurse Specialist role supports families in pregnancy from the moment of antenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease until handover to Paediatric Cardiology services after birth. This role involves close collaboration with local hospitals, obstetric and neonatal services, as well as the tertiary centres.
This role is across the Lifelong Network, supporting the women and families seen by the fetal cardiology teams Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, and at Evelina London.
There is great opportunity to be involved in service development, local and national education, also audit and research. Evidence of experience in these areas is preferable.
The successful candidate will be kind and compassionate, be an excellent communicator, a great team player, be a critical problem solver, be able to multitask, and to use basic computer software such as Windows, PowerPoint, and Excel.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of the fetal cardiology CNS teams supporting patients and their families through pregnancy, new diagnosis, and handover to the paediatric team postnatally.
They will act as an expert resource to families and junior staff and will be expected to educate families and staff regarding cardiac conditions.
They will advocate for families and patients when required.
They will provide nurse-led services, as well as supporting patients and families with information regarding their cardiac condition and healthcare needs.
They will liaise with community teams including obstetric teams. community teams, GPs, local hospital teams, palliative care specialist teams, and safeguarding teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of the fetal cardiology CNS teams supporting patients and their families through pregnancy, new diagnosis, and handover to the paediatric team postnatally.
They will act as an expert resource to families and junior staff and will be expected to educate families and staff regarding cardiac conditions.
They will advocate for families and patients when required.
They will provide nurse-led services, as well as supporting patients and families with information regarding their cardiac condition and healthcare needs.
They will liaise with community teams including obstetric teams. community teams, GPs, local hospital teams, palliative care specialist teams, and safeguarding teams.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality (Specialist Congenital Heart Disease Course)
Desirable
- Masters Level Education
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Ability to carry out audit and research
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Desirable
- Participation in research / audit
Experience
Essential
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of: the National agenda for speciality
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality (Specialist Congenital Heart Disease Course)
Desirable
- Masters Level Education
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Ability to carry out audit and research
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Desirable
- Participation in research / audit
Experience
Essential
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of: the National agenda for speciality
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Values and Behaviour
Essential
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.
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.
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).
