Job overview

TAVI Specialist Nurse - Wexham Park Hospital

 

12 month secondment/fixed term contract - part time 18.75 hours per week

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join TAVI service, supporting patients throughout their TAVI pathway, including assessment, co-ordination of investigations, providing patient education, and post procedural follow-up care. The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with:

• Experience working within cardiology services
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality patient care
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• The skills required to assess patients autonomously whilst working in an outpatient setting

Previous experience in valvular heart disease, valve services, interventional cardiology, and heart failure would be advantageous but is not essential.

 

This role offers an excellent development opportunity for nurses wishing to enhance their specialist cardiology knowledge and gain experience within a well-established TAVI service. 

Main duties of the job

Autonomously complete clinical assessment of patients in an outpatient setting to assess symptoms of aortic stenosis  

Identify specific patient needs and modifiable risks to inform MDT decision-making and support individualised procedural planning.

Provide patient education, information and reassurance regarding the TAVI procedure.

Ensure pre-assessment investigations, documentation and clinical optimisation are completed.

Coordinate the patient pathway from referral and assessment through to intervention and follow-up.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills to liaise with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Support timely MDT review, decision-making and treatment planning.

Monitor waiting lists and support compliance with relevant pathway standards.

Coordinate post-TAVI clinic reviews and surveillance in accordance with local protocols.

Assess symptoms, functional recovery and potential complications post procedure in an outpatient setting.

Provide advice and signposting to appropriate services where ongoing support is required.

Act as a key point of contact for patients, families and carers throughout the pathway. Provide clear information and support informed decision-making.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor pathway performance, outcomes, complications and waiting times.

Participate in audit, clinical governance, incident reviews and service improvement initiatives.

Support compliance with NICE guidance. 

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