Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual with a proven background in cardiology/heart failure management to join our dedicated cardiology team. This pivotal role is designed to deliver expert nursing care and clinical leadership in the management of heart failure patients across our inpatient, outpatient and day case services.You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, treatment, education, and support to patients and their families. The post holder will also lead nurse-led clinics, contribute to service development, and play a key role in data collection for national audits. This is an excellent opportunity to shape care pathways and make a measurable difference to patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Deliver autonomous, specialist nursing care for patients with heart failure across hospital and outpatient settings.
Run nurse-led heart failure clinics, assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients independently.
Request and interpret diagnostic investigations, adjusting treatment plans and medications accordingly.
Provide one-to-one counselling and expert advice to patients and carers on condition management and treatment.
Develop and implement protocols and standards of care based on evidence and national guidelines
SUpport the development and coordination of heart failure services in collaboration with stakeholders.
Monitor and improve service delivery, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Provide expert input into strategic planning and operational development of the service.
Advise Divisional Management Teams on service demand and performance.
Deliver training and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
Develop and update patient information resources and education materials.
Support the professional development of junior staff and students.
Engage in lifelong learning and professional development activities.
Participate in and support heart failure-related research and clinical audit projects.
Collect and submit mandatory data for the National Heart Failure Audit (NICOR).
Critically appraise evidence to inform and enhance clinical practice.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification and above section on main duties of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification and above section on main duties of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree level qualification, hold BSc in Nursing Studies
- A minimum of five years post registration in all aspects of Cardiology Nursing or specifically Heart Failure
- Experience of providing supervision to support staff / pre & post registration students or Essential Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice (ENB 998)
- Independent Prescribing Course (V300)
- Detailed knowledge of current practice in the field of Cardiology and specifically heart failure and / or relevant Cardiology Courses
- Master's level or equivalent
- Experience in research and audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert communication/interpersonal skills and committed Team Player
- Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, and prioritise work load as appropriate with excellent time management skills
- Ability to critically analyse and utilise research in clinical practice and formulate patient centred evidence based clinical management plans
- Computer literate and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of the current professional NHS issues contributing to service development
- Effective written and oral communication / listening skills
- Politically aware of local and regional Heart Failure care issues and policies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To provide a high standard of professional conduct and nursing care at all times in accordance with the NMC
- To be accountable and responsible for the development of heart failure management and of access to heart failure services ie for inpatients, in the HF Day Case and for HF Clinics in Outpatients
- Have an understanding of team dynamics and an ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between staff
- To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars and keep professionally up-to-date
- Highly motivated, willing to work flexibly, reliable and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to support, encourage and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree level qualification, hold BSc in Nursing Studies
- A minimum of five years post registration in all aspects of Cardiology Nursing or specifically Heart Failure
- Experience of providing supervision to support staff / pre & post registration students or Essential Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice (ENB 998)
- Independent Prescribing Course (V300)
- Detailed knowledge of current practice in the field of Cardiology and specifically heart failure and / or relevant Cardiology Courses
- Master's level or equivalent
- Experience in research and audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert communication/interpersonal skills and committed Team Player
- Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, and prioritise work load as appropriate with excellent time management skills
- Ability to critically analyse and utilise research in clinical practice and formulate patient centred evidence based clinical management plans
- Computer literate and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of the current professional NHS issues contributing to service development
- Effective written and oral communication / listening skills
- Politically aware of local and regional Heart Failure care issues and policies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To provide a high standard of professional conduct and nursing care at all times in accordance with the NMC
- To be accountable and responsible for the development of heart failure management and of access to heart failure services ie for inpatients, in the HF Day Case and for HF Clinics in Outpatients
- Have an understanding of team dynamics and an ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between staff
- To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars and keep professionally up-to-date
- Highly motivated, willing to work flexibly, reliable and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to support, encourage and motivate others
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).
