About this role
Job summary
**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
Community Cardiovascular Prevention Lead -8a
Are you looking for your next challenge that will helpshape the future of the Community CardiovascularPrevention service in Barts Health?
If so, we are looking to appoint ab Lead Nurse who will undertakethe leadership and the management of the Cardiovascular prevention Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) within Barts Health NHS Trust.
The primary care setting is continuing to evolve and we are seeking anapplicant with skills in nursing leadership, change management and operational management.
The position has office space at Mile End Hospital & officesclose to St Bartholomew's, delivers clinics and education support to GP Practices in Tower Hamlets and plays a key role in delivering clinical care in our clinics at St Bartholomew's Hospital with our medicaland pharmacy colleagues. As we continue to transformand expand our service, you will play a key strategicand operational role in driving forward innovativeprevention initiatives.
**Interviews will be held on 24th June 2026**
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
The post holder will support and manage a team of CNS's and will work closely with the GP services, Senior Nurse, General Managers,Service Managers along with our medical colleagues at St Bartholomew's Hospital site. They will also need to have an interest in participatingand in contributing to the service improvement anddevelopment.
You will need to be highly organised, and have the ability to build a strong working relationship with the multi-disciplinary team. In addition,you will be expected to lead on quality improvement projects and to ensure the agendas for the service are achieved and maintained.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered general Nurse Master's degree in a relevant subject or working towards Post Registration qualification in cardiovascular disease risk factor management or equivalent Evidence of post-basic continuing professional development and development within the field of cardiovascular disease Independent prescribing qualification or working towards Relevant formal teaching qualification Relevant management qualification or willing to work towards
Experience Essential
5 years post-registration experience Advanced clinical knowledge of cardiovascular disease Experience of acute cardiac nursing Proven leadership skills and able to lead and develop teams recognising and understanding team dynamics Experience in change management and service development Experience in teaching and assessing in clinical practice Research experience and the ability to apply research findings and undertake clinical audit Experience of project management Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
Working with EMIS
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of International and National guidelines in relation to cardiovascular disease and Long-Term conditions Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance Previous experience of budget management
Skills Essential
Ability to hold a clear strategic vision Ability to operate across many disciplines and management levels Knowledge, skills and experience in managing a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates reflective skills to enhance clinical practice Recognition within the profession with an existing network of professional contacts Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion A clear understanding of recent NHS reforms and the opportunities and challenges they present to the ICB IT skills including the use of spreadsheets Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to actively contribute to a team of senior health care professionals Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills Proven ability to manage a complex and changing workload, demonstrating the ability to resolve conflicting priorities and tight timescales Ability to travel efficiently throughout Tower Hamlets
Other Essential
High levels of motivation and enthusiasm A demonstratable commitment to personal and professional development Able to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
Desirable
Car Driver
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).
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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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)