Job Summary
Structural Heart Disease Agenda for Change: Band 7 Full-time (2 yrs fixed term)
Are you an experienced cardiology nurse with an interest in structural heart disease and a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical research? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Structural Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our structural heart disease service. This opportunity allows you to deliver expert specialist nursing care and contribute to clinical research and service development within everyday practice.
The Role
As a Structural CNS, you will provide specialist nursing care to patients with structural heart disease across diagnostic, interventional, and follow-up pathways. You will work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a key point of contact for patients and families and supporting high-quality, coordinated care.
Research Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of clinical research studies related to structural heart interventions.
* Identify, approach, and support recruitment of patients to structural intervention research trials.
* Undertake clinical follow-up of trial patients in line with study protocols.
* Complete accurate data entry into electronic case record forms.
* Work collaboratively to ensure research activity is delivered safely, ethically, and in line with governance requirements.
* Contribute to nurse-led research, audit, and service evaluation projects.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide specialist assessment, education, and support to patients with structural heart disease.
* Act as a consistent point of contact throughout the patient pathway.
* Work within consultant-led and nurse-led clinics.
* Contribute to MDT discussions, care planning, and pathway coordination.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group is committed to improving all services for patients and being an outstanding place to work, guided by the WeCare values and a commitment to inclusion.
Details
* Date posted: 19 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc
* Contract: Fixed term (24 months)
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 259-7820364SBH
* Job location: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE
Job 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 details, view the attachment.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* BSc or equivalent
* Relevant postgraduate cardiac course
* Mentorship/post registration teaching course
* 5 years post registration experience
* 2 or more years working at Band 6 or 7 within cardiology
* Experience of looking after patients with heart valve disease
* Evidence of teaching and mentoring
* Experience of patient education
* Clinical and operational management experience
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with MDT, patients, and their carers
* Ability to work as part of a team as well autonomously without supervision
* Ability to prioritise and organise work to manage a caseload of patients
* Proven oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrates managerial, organisational and leadership skills
Desirable
* Possession of or working towards Masters
* Physical assessment course or willingness to work towards when in post
* Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
* Research and audit experience
* Knowledge of inpatient and outpatient referral systems
* Previous experience of writing standard operating protocols
* Ability to manage change
* Knowledge of current guidelines for management and treatment options of heart valve disease
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Barts Health NHS Trust, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE.
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