Job summary
Community Heart Failure Nurse
Dorset Community Heart Failure Service is seeking to recruit a motivated and compassionate Heart Failure Nurse. You will work as part of a well-established, experienced, and dynamic heart failure nursing team covering Mid and North Dorset.
You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals living with heart failure in community settings, supporting early intervention, education, and long-term condition management.
If you are ambitious and passionate about improving the lives of patients living with heart failure then this is the opportunity for you.
This is a part time role of 30 hours per week. The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously as an advanced practitioner and have continuous responsibility for proactively managing a caseload of patients with heart failure in the Community.
Deliver expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients with heart failure across community settings.
Undertake comprehensive holistic assessments, including clinical examination, interpretation of investigations, and risk stratification.
Optimise heart failure therapy in line with NICE and local guidelines, including independent prescribing and medication titration.
Manage complex and unstable patients, making autonomous clinical decisions within scope of practice
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Masters Level Degree or willing to undertake
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Assessment Skills and History Taking
- Nurse Prescriber/Independent Prescriber
- Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing in healthcare
Desirable
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification at master's level or equivalent
- Advanced Communication Course
- Palliative care course
- Knowledge of health promotion and self-care strategies
Skills
Essential
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Advanced communication skills and evidence of collaborative working
- Ability to prioritize and good time management
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Basic ECG interpretation skills
- Experience of audit/service evaluation
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of a range of cardiac nursing issues
- Knowledge of current ESC and NICE guidelines for CHF & ACS
- An understanding of organisational issues within the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of intermediate care and rehabilitation services
- Chronic disease management
- Knowledge of neighbourhood working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a caseload and the ability to assess, negotiate and plan care to meet patients' needs
- Experience of implementing change and being innovative and forward thinking
- Experience in appraising and developing others
- Demonstrate ability to lead and manage learning opportunities in practice
Desirable
- Chronic disease management
- Experience of working as an Autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrable relevant Senior Nursing experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in information management and technology and the ability to write proposals and reports
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Masters Level Degree or willing to undertake
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Assessment Skills and History Taking
- Nurse Prescriber/Independent Prescriber
- Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing in healthcare
Desirable
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification at master's level or equivalent
- Advanced Communication Course
- Palliative care course
- Knowledge of health promotion and self-care strategies
Skills
Essential
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Advanced communication skills and evidence of collaborative working
- Ability to prioritize and good time management
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Basic ECG interpretation skills
- Experience of audit/service evaluation
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of a range of cardiac nursing issues
- Knowledge of current ESC and NICE guidelines for CHF & ACS
- An understanding of organisational issues within the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of intermediate care and rehabilitation services
- Chronic disease management
- Knowledge of neighbourhood working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a caseload and the ability to assess, negotiate and plan care to meet patients' needs
- Experience of implementing change and being innovative and forward thinking
- Experience in appraising and developing others
- Demonstrate ability to lead and manage learning opportunities in practice
Desirable
- Chronic disease management
- Experience of working as an Autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrable relevant Senior Nursing experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in information management and technology and the ability to write proposals and reports
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
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).
