Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care

To contribute to the delivery and development of Cardiology Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice

To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Cardiology Services and as set out in the NMC Code

To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner

To work as senior member of a clinical team, in the provision of Cardiology Services

To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with Cardiology complaints to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients

To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public

To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times

To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies

To manage own case load of patients and independently review patients in clinic setting with various cardiology conditions.

Support the provision of Heart Failureknowledge and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers

Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion

The post holder will be a senior member of the team who provides high quality specialist Cardiology Care.

Communicate with medical staff and other health professionals regarding patient conditions and clinical care plan, disseminating this information to the wider clinical team

Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background

Encourage and support patients to take an active part in their own care

Communicate with staff at all levels to motivate and advise on achieving high standards of care

Maintain effective links with specialist nurses, utilising their skills and knowledge

Regularly give presentations to groups for education and training

Represent the specialism/clinical area at appropriate forums, cascading information both up and down the organisation Support relatives to take part in the care and welfare of the patient

Demonstrate a caring, nurturing attitude at all times with patients, carers and relatives

Actively participate in professional forums including ward/departmental meetings and multi professional meetings

Essential:

Current RN NMC Registration

Degree in Nursing

Relevant experience within Heart Failure Management

High level of interpersonal and communication skills

Clinical skills qualification

Non-Medical prescribing

Organisational skills

Evidence of ongoing Professional Development and Clinical Practice Development (CPD)

Significant Band 6 experience within Heart Failure Management

Evidence of CPD in specialist area

Ability to facilitate learning to others- teaching qualification

Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations

Evidence of an ability to prioritise their own workload

Risk management knowledge

IT skills

Flexible approach to work

Participation in Clinical Supervision

To work across primary and secondary care settings

Recognised National Qualification In Speciality

Desirable:

Counselling skills

Audit/research experience

Experience of change management

Experience of managing own patient case load independently

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing or health related subject (or working towards)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Clinical skills qualification
• Non-Medical prescribing

Desirable

• Recognised Qualification in Speciality

Experience

Essential

• 18 months plus experience at band 6 within heart failure management

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)