Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse
- NHS
- Full Time
- Knaresborough
- 39959.00 - 56515.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our community based team of Heart Failure Specialist Nurses delivering advanced practice care to patients with chronic heart failure in the Harrogate and Rural District Area.
At Band 7 the post holder will have at least 2 years experience of managing chronic heart failure patients and have completed a Heart Failure module. They will also be an Independent Prescriber.
We would also welcome applications from candidates who are willing to undertake these courses and gain experience who would join our team in a developmental role as a Band 6 HFSN with a clear competency framework to work towards Band 7.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage/work towards managing an identified group of patients with complex health and social care needs, using a case management model. They will have/develop highly specialist nursing knowledge and advanced skill to proactively manage patients with Heart Failure, to improve the quality, experience and choice about their care enabling them to remain at home longer.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Corbett on [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC reg
Desirable
- n/a
essential
Essential
- 2 years experience at Band 6 caring for HF patients
Desirable
- 2 years experience at band 6
Heart Failure Course
Essential
- pass
Desirable
- Willing to do course
Independent Prescriber
Essential
- pass
Desirable
- Willing to work towards
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fysche Hall Clinic
Iles lane
Knaresborough
HG5 8DY
United Kingdom
