Clinical Nurse Specialist (Inherited Cardiac Conditions)
The closing date is 08 March 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for either a specialist nurse or genetics counsellor with experience in inherited cardiac conditions. We are looking for a genetics counsellor or specialist nurse to join our pan regional multidisciplinary team.
This is a new role providing an exciting opportunity to develop and implement the Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) pathway across the Peninsula. You will play a role in supporting families affected by a sudden cardiac death, and requiring specialist input from cardiology and genetic services. You will help coordinate their care and facilitate them receiving timely, compassionate and evidence-based assessment.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework, you will collaborate closely with cardiology, genetic/genomic services, and coronial services and other regional partners to embed this pathway across the Peninsula.
* Coordinating care for bereaved families at a highly sensitive time
* Providing specialist counselling and clinical advice
* Obtaining informed consent for DNA storage and appropriate genomic testing
* Facilitating access to appropriate cardiac screening
* Delivering education and guidance to healthcare and other professionals
* Contributing to service development and regional pathway implementation
The successful candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership skills and experience in service development. You will be confident working autonomously while also contributing effectively within a collaborative regional team.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to families following sudden cardiac death, ensuring access to recommended investigation, screening and genomic testing where appropriate.
About us
The South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (SW GMSA) works with partners across the South West Healthcare services to ensure the successful delivery of NHS England's national genomic strategy. Working in partnership, we work to ensure equity of access to appropriate genetic testing for patients and their families and to ensure the delivery of a patient centred, high-quality and innovation driven genomic medicine service.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week or as agreed
Interview Date
18th & 25th March
For further information
Ana Gardiner-Juett, SW GMSA Programme Manager on ana.juett@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Pay
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers)
Inclusive employer statement
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Employer
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Additional information
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This may include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Benefits overview
Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit. You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter. Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme
Person specification
General requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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