Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 04 May 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our community based team of Heart Failure Specialist Nurses delivering advanced practice care to patients with chronic heart failure in the Harrogate and Rural District Area.

The Band 7 post holder must have experience of autonomously managing chronic heart failure patients and have completed a Heart Failure module. They will also be an Independent Prescriber.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage an identified group of patients with complex health and socialcare needs, using a case management model. Combining highly specialist nursing knowledge and advanced skill to proactively manage patients with Heart Failure, to improve the quality, experience and choice about their care enabling them to remain at home longer.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3793R

Job locations

Fysche Hall Clinic

Iles lane

Knaresborough

HG5 8DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like further information or for an informal visit please contact Liz Corbett on 01423 557771 orvia email: liz.corbett@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like further information or for an informal visit please contact Liz Corbett on 01423 557771 orvia email: liz.corbett@nhs.net

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • Heart Failure Care and Management module or equivalent
  • Independent Nurse prescriber
  • Recent experience in care and independent management of patients with Band 6 experience.
  • Expert knowledge of national documents for cardiology/heart failure (NICE).
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • ENB 124 or equivalent

Desirable

  • MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • Heart Failure Care and Management module or equivalent
  • Independent Nurse prescriber
  • Recent experience in care and independent management of patients with Band 6 experience.
  • Expert knowledge of national documents for cardiology/heart failure (NICE).
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • ENB 124 or equivalent

Desirable

  • MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent

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).

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.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fysche Hall Clinic

Iles lane

Knaresborough

HG5 8DY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fysche Hall Clinic

Iles lane

Knaresborough

HG5 8DY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HFSN Team Lead

Liz Corbett

liz.corbett@nhs.net

01423557771

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3793R

Job locations

Fysche Hall Clinic

Iles lane

Knaresborough

HG5 8DY


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