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Flexibility in working hours and patterns
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Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
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Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise
- Experience
Demonstrate experience of:- Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training
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Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
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Degree level qualification relevant to role
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Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills
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Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
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Managerial or Leadership qualification
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Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
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Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
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Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets.
Desirable
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NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
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Project management/Quality improvement qualification
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Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
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Education/Training qualification
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Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Cardiology Service as a Specialist Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse. Based across Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, you will provide specialist care and support to adults living with congenital heart disease, working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
This established specialist role offers the chance to make a real difference to patients’ lives while delivering high-quality, holistic and patient-centred care. We are seeking an experienced cardiac nurse with excellent clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills, alongside the vision and commitment to further develop ACHD services within the Trust.
The successful candidate will work across outpatient clinics and other clinical settings, supporting the delivery and ongoing development of specialist ACHD care. The service is supported by a local Consultant Cardiologist and visiting Consultants from specialist tertiary centres, ensuring access to expert multidisciplinary input and strong links with regional specialist services.
This is an exciting time to join the team, with a programme of transformation and modernisation underway across our cardiology services. Investment in our inpatient areas is creating a contemporary environment that supports excellent patient care, staff wellbeing and the future growth of specialist cardiology services across East Sussex.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of adults with congenital heart disease, providing specialist assessment, care coordination and ongoing support throughout their patient journey. The role includes assessing cardiovascular risk and patients with valve disorders; whilst working collaboratively with the physiology team within the valve clinic. Working closely with Consultant Cardiologists and a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals, including specialist teams at tertiary ACHD centres, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of seamless, high-quality patient-centred care.
A key aspect of the role is empowering patients to understand and manage their condition through education and support. This includes providing advice on congenital heart disease, cardiac risk factor modification, healthy lifestyle choices and long-term health management. The ability to assess psychosocial needs and provide appropriate support and signposting is essential.
This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity for an experienced cardiac nurse seeking a specialist role within a supportive, forward-thinking and progressive cardiology team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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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This advert is for Cardiac Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist Nurse EDGH with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England; St Leonards On Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: cross site. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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