The role of the paediatric cardiac nurse specialist in delivering cardiology services

A paediatric cardiac nursing service was established at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUHFT) with the aim of providing a contact person for families to identify and link with throughout their cardiac journey. The role ensures support, continuity and coordination of care for neonates and their families across the network. This article discusses the evolving role of the cardiac nurse specialist in a busy level 3 paediatric cardiology service, primarily focusing on the neonatal cardiology services.

Helen Shelley
Paediatric Cardiac Nurse Specialist

Katie Bradly Russell
Paediatric Cardiac Nurse Specialist

Yogen Singh
Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician with Expertise in Cardiology

Wilf Kelsall
Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician with Expertise in Cardiology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK

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Keywords

cardiac; specialist nursing; neonatal; congenital heart disease services; parental support

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