Joanne McOsker

Joanne McOsker has more than 30 years' experience in cardiology nursing and is qualified to MSc level in cardiovascular genetics and genomics. Since joining the Northern Ireland ICC service in 2006, she has been instrumental in establishing innovative nurse-led cardiac genetic clinics and expanding the regional inherited cardiac conditions service.

She is a strong advocate for raising awareness within the specialty, providing education to healthcare professionals and presenting at local and national conferences, educational events, and patient forums. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in this field is further demonstrated through her collaboration with colleagues in writing and publishing academic articles.

She is actively involved in regional and national development of ICC nursing, professional networks, and guideline development, and having been a founding steering group member of the ‘ICC Nursing & Midwifery Network UK’ currently serves on the BICCS Nursing and Midwifery Forum committee.

Joanne's commitment to excellence has been recognised through prestigious awards and nominations. As a team member she was a finalist in the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Hero Awards and was nominated individually for the BHF My Healthcare Hero Award in 2019. In addition to this recognition, the Northern Ireland ICC service, in which Joanne plays a key role, was recognised as Cardiology Team of the Year at the Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards in 2024 and 2026 reflecting her dedication to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Through her clinical leadership, expertise in inherited cardiovascular genetics, and commitment to improving patient outcomes, she has made a significant contribution to inherited cardiac conditions services in Northern Ireland and continues to advocate for affected patients and families.