Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Nurse Specialist, or an experienced cardiac nurse with a strong interest in valve disease and research, to join our Cardiology Care Division in a newly established Aortic Valve Nurse Specialist role.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a nationally significant, externally funded research and service‑development project, evaluating the clinical and operational impact of a dedicated valve nurse across non‑surgical cardiac centres. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across East Kent Trust and regional cardiac networks, acting as a key clinical coordinator for patients with aortic valve disease while contributing to research, pathway optimisation and service transformation.
We are looking for a nurse who is clinically credible, highly organised, and passionate about improving outcomes for patients with valve disease, and who is motivated by the opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with research, audit and innovation. You will be supported by an experienced cardiology leadership team and will have the opportunity to help shape future models of care for valve patients within East Kent and beyond.
You will be an experienced Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) with substantial post‑registration experience in cardiology or acute cardiac care with excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven competence in enhanced or advanced assessment and research.
The post holder will be required to travel between Trust sites (William Harvey Hospital, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, and Kent & Canterbury Hospital) to meet the needs of the service. Appropriate travel arrangements or reasonable adjustments will be supported in line with Trust policy.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for eligible Band 5 roles and above.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
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