Heart Failure Specialist Nurse in Sowerby Bridge inSowerby Bridge PUBLISHED FRI 24 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata PERMANENT

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust rF6ojdlR

Job description

We have a very exciting opportunity to join our integrated Heart Failure Service at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a cohesive management programme for patients with heart failure in line with local and national guidelines, working across acute, community and virtual ward settings. The service will operate 7 days a week, with a view to extending hours of 8am to 8pm in the future and requires flexible working within an evolving proactive, dynamic, and committed multidisciplinary Heart Failure Team.

Please note: interview date may change from advertised date

Previous applicant need not apply.

The aim of the role is to work autonomously, within a the team, managing own caseload and to identify patients who can be supported on the Heart Failure Virtual Ward, reducing length of stay, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital, and improving heart failure management and control with optimisation of evidence-based treatments.

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Will work across the hospital with responsibility for patients with heart failure in the inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual ward setting.

Will be responsible for the early identification of patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward from the acute setting and supporting the on-going care for patients whos are actively being managed on the virtual wards.

The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team (Lead clinician, Matron, service Lead etc) and will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.

The post holder will be expected to act as the patients advocate at all times.

The post holder will carry responsibility for their defined caseloads and offer highly specialist service advise which includes setting the standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the role and work within the clinical governance framework.

Will work autonomously managing own clinical caseload and to support the virtual wards.

Will use relevant specialist training, knowledge, and expertise to clinically diagnose, assess and deliver evidence-based care through education and advise on self-management.

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Useful skills for a Heart Failure Specialist Nurse: Click to view

To work as a Heart Failure Specialist Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of clinical skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

1. Cardiovascular Knowledge: In-depth understanding of heart failure, including causes, symptoms, management strategies, and the latest evidence-based practices.

2. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in performing comprehensive patient assessments (including physical exams and reviewing diagnostic tests) to evaluate heart failure severity and treatment response.

3. Medication Management: Understanding of pharmacology related to heart failure treatment, including common medications, side effects, and interactions.

4. Patient Education: Ability to educate patients and families about heart failure management, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and self-monitoring techniques.

5. Care Planning: Skills in developing individualized care plans that address physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients with heart failure.

6. Collaboration: Work with multi-disciplinary teams, including cardiologists, physicians, dietitians, and physiotherapists, to provide holistic care.

7. Monitoring and Follow-up: Skills in tracking patient progress, recognizing signs of worsening heart failure, and advising on timely interventions.

8. Palliative Care: Knowledge of end-of-life care and the ability to support patients and families through advanced stages of heart failure.

Professional Qualifications

1. Nursing Registration: A valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

2. Specialized Training: Additional qualifications or training in cardiac nursing or heart failure management, such as a diploma or master’s degree in advanced practice or cardiology nursing.

3. Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing education and staying updated on the latest research and developments in heart failure management.

Personal Attributes

1. Compassion and Empathy: A genuine concern for the well-being of patients and the ability to provide emotional support.

2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly to patients and their families.

3. Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess patient conditions, interpret data, and make informed decisions.

4. Organization: Ability to manage multiple patients and tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

5. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional demands of working with patients who have chronic, life-limiting illnesses.

Professional Development

- Membership of Professional Bodies: Joining organizations such as the British Society for Heart Failure (BSHF) can provide networking opportunities and access to resources.

- Clinical Supervision and Mentoring: Engaging in supervision and mentoring relationships to enhance skills and knowledge.

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