Sirona care & health CIC

Band 6 - Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 heart failure specialist nurse to join our community-based service. We are looking for a dynamic nurse to join our well-established service that covers Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)

Our community-based specialist service works to improve outcomes for patients living with heart failure. By working as part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary Team we strive to deliver best evidence care that is individualised for our patients. We work closely with our partners in Primary and Secondary Care, providing early treatment intervention and supporting the transition from hospital to long term management. The service also offers advice and guidance to Primary and Community Care.

You will see patients in community-based clinics and in their own homes and therefore a full UK driving licence is essential or ability to be able to travel independently to fulfil the role.

The services core hours are currently Monday Friday 0800-1700

There will be an element of working across BNSSG to meet service delivery, but we look to deliver clinical caseload elements of the service within geographical locations with bases currently within Bristol and North Somerset

The team is supported by a Consultant Cardiologist

For further information of informal discussion please contact Bev Mumford, Clinical Lead on 07900 264388 or bev.mumford@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with complex Heart Failure, using evidence-based practice and patient centred goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide expert support, advice, and education to raise awareness of the needs of patients with Chronic Heart Failure

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with access to advice and support from senior colleagues

The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic; excellent communication skills; a committed professional approach to working with both patients and the team; a strong sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under pressure at times.

In return we will provide the necessary support to ensure your development as a Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community then we would like to hear from you.

About us

We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.

At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.

Benefits:

We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.

Additional Information:

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Date posted

02 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Afc Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9083-23-0503

Job locations

Sirona Care & Health

Heath House Lane

Stapleton

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

Sirona Care & Health

Tickenham Road

Clevedon

Avon

BS21 6FW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this positon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this positon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current registration with NMC / HCPC or other relevant professional body of registration
Hold a Full UK Driving License and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

Glasgow Caledonian Heart failure course or related course or willingness to undertake.
Willingness to undertake training required for the role such as Independent Prescribing if not already completed or PADRAP/PACR
Physical Assessment and Diagnostic reasoning course or equivalent or willing to undertake
Teaching and assessing qualification

Right to Work

Essential

Sirona care & health are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold.

Experience

Essential

Previous/recent cardiology experience.
Able to evidence continuing professional development and take responsibility for your ongoing development, ensuring professional standards are maintained
Demonstrable effective clinical reasoning & decision-making skills
Demonstrate ECG interpretation skills.
A commitment to equality and diversity and the ability to personally demonstrate Sirona values
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of cultural differences within the health care setting.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a community/ primary care setting
Experience of teaching multidisciplinary groups
Experience of undertaking health promotion activities with patients and carers.
Experience and knowledge of principles and practice of palliative care
Knowledge of shared decision making and goal setting. Ability to implement this within patient care
Be able to undertake comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those who may have complex presentations or multiple pathologies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current registration with NMC / HCPC or other relevant professional body of registration
Hold a Full UK Driving License and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable

Glasgow Caledonian Heart failure course or related course or willingness to undertake.
Willingness to undertake training required for the role such as Independent Prescribing if not already completed or PADRAP/PACR
Physical Assessment and Diagnostic reasoning course or equivalent or willing to undertake
Teaching and assessing qualification

Right to Work

Essential

Sirona care & health are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold.

Experience

Essential

Previous/recent cardiology experience.
Able to evidence continuing professional development and take responsibility for your ongoing development, ensuring professional standards are maintained
Demonstrable effective clinical reasoning & decision-making skills
Demonstrate ECG interpretation skills.
A commitment to equality and diversity and the ability to personally demonstrate Sirona values
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of cultural differences within the health care setting.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a community/ primary care setting
Experience of teaching multidisciplinary groups
Experience of undertaking health promotion activities with patients and carers.
Experience and knowledge of principles and practice of palliative care
Knowledge of shared decision making and goal setting. Ability to implement this within patient care
Be able to undertake comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those who may have complex presentations or multiple pathologies

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona Care & Health

Heath House Lane

Stapleton

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona Care & Health

Heath House Lane

Stapleton

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)