About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Congenital Cardiac Co-ordinator .
The Paediatric Congenital Cardiac Co-ordinator plays a pivotal role in the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care for children and young people with congenital heart disease.
This role is responsible for coordinating the patient pathway from referral through diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up, ensuring timely access to specialist services and seamless communication between multidisciplinary teams.
The role directly contributes to organisational objectives by improving patient flow, reducing waiting times, and supporting compliance with national congenital heart disease standards. By ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, the co-ordinator also supports clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
Furthermore, as a Band 6 you'd support a culture of multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care throughout their journey.
The Paediatric Congenital Cardiac Co-ordinator team consists of two Band 6 co-ordinators and two Band 4 support staff, and is supported by a Matron.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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Job description Job responsibilities
You'd be expected to contribute significantly to the effectiveness of the wider cardiac team by facilitating clear communication and efficient coordination between cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, specialist nurses, and ward teams.
By ensuring that patient pathways are well-organised and delays are minimised, the role supports the delivery of high-quality, timely care.
Working closely with the cardiology consultants, cardiac surgeons, and the cardiac ward, the co-ordinator helps ensure that all clinical decisions are informed, documented, and executed effectively. You would also support smooth transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and community care settings, reducing fragmentation and improving continuity of care.
Within the department, the co-ordinator enhances operational efficiency by managing waiting lists, prioritising cases appropriately, and supporting service planning and audit activities. This enables the service to meet national targets and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and experience.
Through proactive coordination and effective communication, the role helps reduce the risk of delays, missed appointments, or gaps in care, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The provision of consistent, compassionate support to families also enhances patient experience and aligns with organisational values of delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
Supporting Organisational Objectives and Improving Outcomes
The role directly contributes to organisational objectives by improving patient flow, reducing waiting times, and supporting compliance with national congenital heart disease standards. By ensuring accurate data collection and reporting, the co-ordinator also supports clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
- Registered nurse with appropriate qualifications and professional registration, with desirable specialist or leadership training.
- Significant post-registration experience in an acute and relevant specialty, including caseload management, supporting learners, leading change, and contributing to audit, training, and service development.
- Strong skills in leadership, communication, prioritisation, problem solving, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively under pressure with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates positive behaviours including teamwork, resilience, motivation, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality care and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice Case load management experience Experience of audit and data collection Experience of managing multiple projects, deadlines and fluctuating workloads Experience of developing and delivering training to a range of staff Experience of change management Computer literate including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
RSCN/RN child qualification . Leadership training e-Camis trained Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor. Proven project management experience Experience writing queries via Microsoft Access
Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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.
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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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address CHI Paeds Cardiology
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)