Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about patient care? Do you enjoy supporting staff to be the best they can be?

Medical Service Line 2 is looking for a leader to work collaboratively with the well-established senior team in the Cardiology Specialist Nursing Team.

You should have substantial experience with nursing Cardiology patients and will be educated to degree level.

You will need to possess excellent communication, interpersonal skills. Ward 8 has always been at the vanguard of any new digital implementation project and any Senior Cardiology Specialist Nurse within the team must be competent or have a willingness to learn the trusts key digital systems (HealthRoster, SafeCare live and NerveCentre).

Above all, you will be a compassionate and kind leader with the ability to support staff at this unpredictable and stressful time.

Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of holistic safe and effective care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards.

Accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care throughout the working period as set out in the NMC Code.

To provide a continuously improving service in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.

To provide clinical leadership, expertise, advice and support to the nursing and multi-professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.

To support and continually develop staff to ensure they have the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.

About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE: Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 297-8261934
Closing date: 29 October 2026

Job responsibilities

• To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
• To contribute to the delivery and development of the Heart Failure service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to Heart Failure Services and as set out in the NMC Code
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
• To work as senior member of a clinical team, in the provision of Heart Failure Services
• To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with Heart Failure to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
• To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
• To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal/external agencies
• To manage own case load of patients and independently review patients in clinic setting with Heart Failure
• Support the provision of Heart Failure knowledge and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
• Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion
• The post holder will be a senior member of the team who provides high quality specialist Heart Failure Care
• Communicate with medical staff and other health professionals regarding patient conditions and clinical care plan, disseminating this information to the wider clinical team
• Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background
• Encourage and support patients to take an active part in their own care
• Communicate with staff at all levels to motivate and advise on achieving high standards of care
• Maintain effective links with specialist nurses, utilising their skills and knowledge
• Regularly give presentations to groups for education and training
• Represent the specialism/clinical area at appropriate forums, cascading information both up and down the organisation
• Demonstrate a caring, nurturing attitude at all times with patients, carers and relatives
• Actively participate in professional forums including ward/departmental meetings and multi professional meetings

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential

• Degree in Nursing or health related subject (or working towards)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Clinical skills qualification
• Non-Medical prescribing

Qualifications - Desirable

• Recognised Qualification in Speciality

Experience - Essential

• 18 months plus experience at band 6 within heart failure management

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Joint Clinical Lead for Cardiology, Jeff Knox, jeff.knox@nhs.net, 01914452902

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