Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Current registration with NMC.
• Qualification in Independent nurse prescribing or willingness to undertake training.
• Hold or working towards relevant qualification in advanced physical assessment
• Mentorship qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Educated at level 7 or evidence of successfully completing courses/modules at level 7

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience working in Heart Failure either in primary or secondary care
• Highly Experienced in managing a clinical case load
• Experience in the training/mentorship of students
• Experience in organising and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
• Excellent group education and presentation skills
• Experience of conducting audits and/or research
• Experience in contributing to Service Development, including policy and guideline development
• Experience in supervising others Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in Community settings
• Experience with working with change behaviour techniques

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to undertake leadership role in clinical specialty
• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with Heart Failure
• Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice associated with Heart Failure.
• Ability to interpret health and social policies and guidelines and to translate into practice.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge.

Person Attributes

Essential criteria

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Application guidance

We review applications fairly and verify the information provided, including references. Please ensure your application accurately reflects your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI may support your application, but your supporting information should be in your own words and include genuine examples. Over-reliance on AI may result in generic or inaccurate content. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

Vacancies may close early due to high application volumes, so please apply promptly. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification will be shortlisted.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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