Job summary
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen within the Community Cardiology Team for one new Heart Failure Specialist Nurse to join our Community based Heart Failure Service.
We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic and innovative individual with an interest in the care and management of patients with Chronic Heart Failure to join our dynamic team.
The Community Heart Failure Team is engaged in system wide change, having strong supportive networks across the Integrated Care System and are committed to transforming the way that Heart Failure care is delivered which is patient focused and closer to home.
The team has a friendly and supportive work ethic. "Huddles" are arranged daily to discuss clinical cases/clinical supervision with a fortnightly virtual MDT meeting with Cardiologists from secondary care.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported to manage a caseload of patients with highly complex or unstable heart failure needs in their homes or other community settings in either face to face, telephone or video consultations.
You will work with patients to formulate individual self management plans, enabling people to remain in their own home and prevent avoidable hospital admissions. You will use advanced clinical assessment skills to diagnose and treat signs of instability, optimise heart failure therapy and sign post to other health care professionals where indicated.
The successful applicant must have access to a vehicle for work purposes. This is a countywide role so applicants should expect to travel. Geographical area and location of patient caseload will be located within South Lincolnshire covering areas including Boston, South Holland and Welland.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will have experience of working in Cardiology or be able to demonstrate evidence of managing patients with Heart Failure.
They will have a willingness to undertake additional learning to enhance their skills in working with people with cardiac conditions both directed and self-directed.
Flexibility and prioritisation skills should be demonstrated to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed description of these roles main activities and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will have experience of working in Cardiology or be able to demonstrate evidence of managing patients with Heart Failure.
They will have a willingness to undertake additional learning to enhance their skills in working with people with cardiac conditions both directed and self-directed.
Flexibility and prioritisation skills should be demonstrated to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed description of these roles main activities and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse holding current registration
Desirable
- Clinical History taking qualification at level 6 or above
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Cardiology
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of ability to deliver training to others
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
Evidence of particular knowledge/skills/aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular conditions, complications and management
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake additional learning to enhance skills in working with people with cardiac conditions both directed and self directed
Specific requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility and prioritisation skills in order to meet the changing needs of caseload management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of Heart Failure patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse holding current registration
Desirable
- Clinical History taking qualification at level 6 or above
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Cardiology
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of ability to deliver training to others
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
Evidence of particular knowledge/skills/aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular conditions, complications and management
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake additional learning to enhance skills in working with people with cardiac conditions both directed and self directed
Specific requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility and prioritisation skills in order to meet the changing needs of caseload management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of Heart Failure patients
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).
