<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[British Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Society (BICCS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[BICCS is the national body representing healthcare professionals managing patients and their families with inherited cardiovascular disease]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/news-and-jobs</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:08:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.biccs.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New BHF Research Development Fund Round Opens with a Special Call for Allied Health Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest round of the BHF CRC Research Development Fund (RDF) is officially open and this round is unique: it is a Special Call dedicated exclusively to Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) stepping forward as lead applicants.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/new-bhf-research-development-fund-round-opens-with-a-special-call-for-allied-health-professionals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b6ead31f9f079cad4c1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_a0f6c6e0d6a140ae8b3fa63cd5ea68bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_788,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job Vacancy: Specialist ICC Nurse Band 6 - Hull Universities Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post holder will be an expert clinical practitioner who will assist and support the Consultant Cardiologist team in relation to the Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) service.  ]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/job-vacancy-specialist-icc-nurse-band-6-hull-universities-teaching-hospitals-nhs-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b6f61674ad8b6e422aa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_0b241dbb461c4c5e9df37115d3447ecb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_398,h_212,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Funding for Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Research!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiomyopathy UK have partnered with the Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Trust to offer funding for research specifically into arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM).]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/new-funding-for-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b6f61674ad8b6e422ad</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_d64ea6a8677a43a5838fe052a830d010~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_345,h_344,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apply now to be on BICCS Council: Help shape the field in which we work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Adult Cardiology representatives and one Academic representative are now open for applications. As always, we would encourage any current BICCS member to consider standing for Council. ]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/apply-now-to-be-on-biccs-council-help-shape-the-field-in-which-we-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b70c461ce8c817be59e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:59:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_6286d533adf340fd87336ee90403abdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_581,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BHF Clinical Research Collaborative - Find out how it can support you]]></title><description><![CDATA[BHF CRC is an initiative funded by the British Heart Foundation and hosted by the British Cardiovascular Society, supporting the planning and delivery of clinical research projects. Learn more about how they can support you in your research.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/bhf-clinical-research-collaborative-find-out-how-it-can-support-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b71bd30a9e3e57e2119</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:35:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_b633e4480a9e491792676b12661b983b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_303,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Hive Launches the PREG-HEART Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[PREG-HEART is inviting pregnant women to take part in a study to improve health outcomes for pregnant women with heart disease.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/heart-hive-launches-the-preg-heart-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b714fc11de983d11590</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:46:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_85e13b4fd7814a8fa28ca10518d10e6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_669,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join this year's Cardiology &#38; Genomics Study Day for Nurses and Allied Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up below to join the free educational cardiology &#38; genomics study day, taking place on Friday 15th May 2026 at the Hallam Conference Centre in London]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/join-this-year-s-cardiology-genomics-study-day-for-nurses-and-allied-professionals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b7261674ad8b6e422bb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:46:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_07d8aba7f7584e41b54df8e03326b2ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_463,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register Now for the Aortic Nurses Symposium 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Aortic Nurse Symposium returns on 19th June, featuring expert discussions, funding updates and the continued community development.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/register-now-for-the-aortic-nurses-symposium-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b72c461ce8c817be5aa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:24:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_ff3aceb26e7c4ea9add01596277efa7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications open for a Band 7 ICC Specialist Nurse at St George's Hospital, Tooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 ICC specialist nurse with the world class team at St George’s is now open, with a closing date of 24th February 2026. ]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/applications-open-for-a-band-7-icc-specialist-nurse-at-st-george-s-hospital-tooting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b733357dd2c74364713</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:59:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_d1cb7560bda945c9acdd0cf4f4fa2b2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_835,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Genomics Research Forum invites nurses and midwives to join a growing national network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all Nurses and Midwives Interested in Genomics Research! Find out how to register for the next online session, taking place on Thursday 26th February.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/national-genomics-research-forum-invites-nurses-and-midwives-to-join-a-growing-national-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b73eaf56be0d7108d7a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:46:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_7daaa2c7a6ce495ea8c7e7c680754af3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_186,h_163,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TADCT: Apply Now for Aortic Advanced Practitioner Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the availability of funding to appoint a part-time Aortic Specialist Nurse or Aortic Advanced Practitioner. Find out how to apply below.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/tadct-apply-now-for-aortic-advanced-practitioner-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b743357dd2c74364716</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:22:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_fb0a43a3e3be4aa19d134b89cc3d414d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_262,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiomyopathy UK Launches New Genetic Advice Helpline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiomyopathy UK has launched its new Genetic Advice Helpline, developed to complement their existing nurse-led helpline and to support people affected by cardiomyopathy who have questions or concerns about Inherited cardiomyopathy and genetic testing.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/cardiomyopathy-uk-launches-new-genetic-advice-helpline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b74bd30a9e3e57e212a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:47:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_c2cef0c6bdaf43de813b5fc96f28871b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_383,h_297,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the GC-ICCN: A National Network for Genetic Counsellors in Inherited Cardiac Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share knowledge. Shape services. Strengthen care.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/join-the-gc-iccn-a-national-network-for-genetic-counsellors-in-inherited-cardiac-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b7561674ad8b6e422c3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:14:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_b53d2a9f43dc47e69c746e3f269d2f92~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_591,h_591,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The William McKenna Lecture: A Tribute to a Lifelong Leader in Inherited Cardiovascular Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that we announce that the key-note lecture at our annual conference will from now on be known as the William McKenna Lecture. ]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/the-william-mckenna-lecture-a-tribute-to-a-lifelong-leader-in-inherited-cardiovascular-disease</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b754fc11de983d1159a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:25:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_3462518358f14c7588d5226fe9387fad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC Clinical Fellowship at Imperial - Applications open]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exciting opportunity for a 1 year ICC fellowship with the world class team at Imperial is now open with a closing date of 19th November 2025. ]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/icc-clinical-fellowship-at-imperial-applications-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b766adee9ecb1642df4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_d1cb7560bda945c9acdd0cf4f4fa2b2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_835,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Support for Aortic Patients as TADCT Awards Two Grants for Specialist Nursing Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Liverpool Heart &#38; Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded funding by TADCT, to appoint dedicated Aortic Advanced Practitioners. ]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/more-support-for-aortic-patients-as-tadct-awards-two-grants-for-specialist-nursing-roles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b764fc11de983d115a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:58:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_e2655c071f0b4f9899d7346b3bf503c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDRUK Launches Cardiovascular Initiative for Patients and Families Affected by ICCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular Rare Disease Node will give all those in the UK with a rare cardiovascular disease an opportunity to participate in research by uniting data about their heart and their genes for use in research.]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/rdruk-launches-cardiovascular-initiative-for-patients-and-families-affected-by-iccs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b773357dd2c7436472c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 20:20:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_e26a972f7f2a4b5cb049f2c6c7354b1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_932,h_358,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiomyopathy UK catalyst grants - open for applications!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiomyopathy UK is excited to announce the launch of their first ever research grant round!]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/cardiomyopathy-uk-catalyst-grants-open-for-applications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b77eaf56be0d7108d8e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 19:36:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_d64ea6a8677a43a5838fe052a830d010~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_345,h_344,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BICCS Features: Case of the Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Case of “Atypical” Chest Pain]]></description><link>https://www.biccs.org.uk/post/biccs-features-case-of-the-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8b786adee9ecb1642dfd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 17:43:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71dc07_4fa3bd5cafb74932bb62530c5c051cd1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_255,h_201,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Bastiaenen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>