Structural Heart Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-monthfixed-term or secondment opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Structural Heart Team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). This specialist role is based at the University Hospital of Wales, home to a rapidly expanding tertiary cardiology service that continues to grow from strength to strength.
While this post is advertised at Band 7, we would also consider a Band 6 trainee position for candidates who are unable to meet the essential criteria initially but demonstrate strong potential and a commitment to developing into the full CNS role.
This is a pivotal position within our multidisciplinary team, providing expert specialist care for patients undergoing assessment and treatment for structural heart conditions, including TAVI, Mitral/Tricuspid interventions, ASD/PFO closures, and other transcatheter therapies. As a key member of the service, you will support the coordination of the patient journey, deliver advanced clinical assessment, and act as a clinical expert and source of leadership within the speciality.
Main duties of the job
As a Structural Heart Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced specialist assessment and management for patients undergoing structural heart interventions, acting as a primary contact for patients and families by offering clinical advice, education, and psychological support throughout the care pathway. You will coordinate the full patient journey--including referrals, pre-procedure workup, MDT preparation, consent support, and post-procedure follow-up--while working autonomously within nurse-led and telephone clinics. The role involves close collaboration with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, imaging teams, anaesthetics, and the wider MDT to support procedural planning, as well as active participation in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, data collection, and research. You will also provide clinical leadership, supervision, and education for junior staff and students, contributing to the development of evidence-based practice and innovation within structural heart disease management.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Details
Date posted
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £57,365 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-NMR118-0426
Job locations
University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough/Primary care
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation and communication with a wide range of staff and patients.
This is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation and communication with a wide range of staff and patients.
This is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RGN
- MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
- Experience of managing a team
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of ability to work work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of the service, across multi /inter groups
Desirable
- Involvement in Research and audit
- Evidence of presenting work in and outside of the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RGN
- MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
- Experience of managing a team
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of ability to work work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of the service, across multi /inter groups
Desirable
- Involvement in Research and audit
- Evidence of presenting work in and outside of the organisation
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough/Primary care
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough/Primary care
Cardiff
CF14 4XW