Job summary
We have a very exciting opportunity to join our integrated Heart Failure Service at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a cohesive management programme for patients with heart failure in line with local and national guidelines, working across acute, community and virtual ward settings. The service will operate 7 days a week, with a view to extending hours of 8am to 8pm in the future and requires flexible working within an evolving proactive, dynamic, and committed multidisciplinary Heart Failure Team.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the role is to work autonomously, within the team, managing own caseload and to identify patients who can be supported on the Heart Failure Virtual Ward, reducing length of stay, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital, and improving heart failure management and control with optimisation of evidence-based treatments.
The post holder should be an experienced community practitioner with diagnostic and consultation skills and preferably be a non-medical prescriber or willing to complete the course and will act within their professional boundaries, providing care for the presenting patient, from initial history taking through to treatment.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will work across the hospital with responsibility for patients with heart failure in the inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual ward setting.
Will be responsible for the early identification of patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward from the acute setting and supporting the on-going care for patients whos are actively being managed on the virtual wards.
The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team (Lead clinician, Matron, service Lead etc) and will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.
The post holder will be expected to act as the patients advocate at all times.
The post holder will carry responsibility for their defined caseloads and offer highly specialist service advise which includes setting the standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the role and work within the clinical governance framework.
Will work autonomously managing own clinical caseload and to support the virtual wards.
Will use relevant specialist training, knowledge, and expertise to clinically diagnose, assess and deliver evidence-based care through education and advise on self-management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will work across the hospital with responsibility for patients with heart failure in the inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual ward setting.
Will be responsible for the early identification of patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward from the acute setting and supporting the on-going care for patients whos are actively being managed on the virtual wards.
The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team (Lead clinician, Matron, service Lead etc) and will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.
The post holder will be expected to act as the patients advocate at all times.
The post holder will carry responsibility for their defined caseloads and offer highly specialist service advise which includes setting the standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the role and work within the clinical governance framework.
Will work autonomously managing own clinical caseload and to support the virtual wards.
Will use relevant specialist training, knowledge, and expertise to clinically diagnose, assess and deliver evidence-based care through education and advise on self-management.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- First level registration NMC/AHP registered
- Post registration experience/qualification relevant to the specialism or willing to work towards
- Teaching qualification
- Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake this
- Cardiology Experience essential
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Knowledge of Healthcare IT systems
- Demonstrate advanced clinical skills in cardiac nursing with reference to heart failure
- Awareness of clinic governance
- Manage complex issues and environments
- Commitment to develop self and others
- Ability to work flexibly according to service need
- Ability to adapt to change and innovation
- Awareness of CHFT values and vision
- Willingness to further develop specific skills as desired by the service
- Ability to think logically, use initiative and problem solve
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV skills
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience in end-of-life care
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- High level of communication skills
- Engagement of patients and carers to support self-care strategies
Desirable
- Experience of Lone working
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- First level registration NMC/AHP registered
- Post registration experience/qualification relevant to the specialism or willing to work towards
- Teaching qualification
- Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake this
- Cardiology Experience essential
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Knowledge of Healthcare IT systems
- Demonstrate advanced clinical skills in cardiac nursing with reference to heart failure
- Awareness of clinic governance
- Manage complex issues and environments
- Commitment to develop self and others
- Ability to work flexibly according to service need
- Ability to adapt to change and innovation
- Awareness of CHFT values and vision
- Willingness to further develop specific skills as desired by the service
- Ability to think logically, use initiative and problem solve
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV skills
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience in end-of-life care
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- High level of communication skills
- Engagement of patients and carers to support self-care strategies
Desirable
- Experience of Lone working
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.
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).
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.
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dean Clough NHS Community Nursing , 4th Floor
Bowling Mill, Dean Clough Mills
Halifax
HX35AQ
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
