Community Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the community Heart Failure team in Pembrokeshire.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated registered nurse with strong clinical skills and a sound theoretical knowledge base in heart failure. This is a part-time post (15 hours per week, across two days).

The community Heart Failure CNS team provides specialist nursing care to individuals diagnosed with heart failure, supporting them to manage their condition effectively within their own homes. The service is focused on reducing hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing overall patient experience.

You will work closely with cardiology consultants, specialist nurses, primary care teams and wider community services to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.

Strong communication, organisational and clinical skills are essential. Experience in heart failure management and/or completion of a relevant post-registration course is desirable, with opportunities for further development supported within the role.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a defined caseload of patients with complex heart failure, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches
• Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans across the primary and secondary care interface
• Work autonomously across a range of settings including patients' homes, clinics and hospital environments
• Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, families and carers to promote self-management and improve outcomes
• Deliver education and support to colleagues to enhance knowledge and standards of heart failure care
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, general practice and community services
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
• Contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions through proactive management and early intervention
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development, including undertaking relevant post-registration education
• Demonstrate and actively promote the Health Board's values in all aspects of practice

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 11/09/2026

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 11/09/2026

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Bachelors Degree
• Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills
• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 5
• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Band 5 experience
• Experience of participating in research
• Experience of participating in practice change

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in working pattern to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
• Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
• Awareness of current developments within the NHS

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Bachelors Degree
• Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills
• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 5
• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Band 5 experience
• Experience of participating in research
• Experience of participating in practice change

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in working pattern to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
• Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
• Awareness of current developments within the NHS

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Milford Haven Health Care Centre

Milford Haven

SA73 2LL

United Kingdom

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