Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated Cardiac/Heart Failure Nurse or Senior Nurse with experience of working within Cardiology/Heart Failure, to work within the Heart Failure Service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holders will form part of the Heart Failure Specialist Nurse Team in assessing and educating patients admitted with a primary diagnosis or problematic new or problematic secondary diagnosis of heart failure, within WUTH in line with NICE Guidance for Heart Failure.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for assessing patients' suitability for attending the Heart Failure Day Case Unit (HFDCU) for both IV Furosemide and IV Ferinject, following Trust Guidance for both treatments. Whilst patients are in attendance, the HFSSN will be responsible for full assessment and of each patient to allow the Heart Failure Team to prescribe treatment accordingly.
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 for further information about the Heart Failure Support Nurse position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Heart Failure Support Nurse position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered General Nurse qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant diploma / degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development relevant to this role
- Minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience
- Experience or previous experience working within the field of Heart Failure / Cardiology
Desirable
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Experience of working with the vulnerable ie elderly groups
- Experience of implementing risk management techniques
- Managerial / Leadership experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant computer skills and ability to use word processing and E-Mail packages etc
- Relevant clinical knowledge / experience in the speciality of Heart Failure / Cardiology
- Competent in organising own workload
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management and proven ability to organise and prioritise work demands to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Awareness of the ever changing NHS environment especially in relation to heart disease
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator both verbal and written with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Approachable, diplomatic and supportive as well as able to deal with conflict
- Act as a positive role model
- Ability to work independently and a key member of the Heart Failure Team to achieve results
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Self-motivated with ability to carry tasks through to completion without supervision and prioritises own workload
- Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the service / cover for colleagues and support the Heart Failure Service within area of competence
Desirable
- Experience in educating patients and addressing risk factor modifications
- Experience in assisting / performing audit and / or research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered General Nurse qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant diploma / degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development relevant to this role
- Minimum of 3 years post registration clinical experience
- Experience or previous experience working within the field of Heart Failure / Cardiology
Desirable
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Experience of working with the vulnerable ie elderly groups
- Experience of implementing risk management techniques
- Managerial / Leadership experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant computer skills and ability to use word processing and E-Mail packages etc
- Relevant clinical knowledge / experience in the speciality of Heart Failure / Cardiology
- Competent in organising own workload
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management and proven ability to organise and prioritise work demands to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Awareness of the ever changing NHS environment especially in relation to heart disease
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator both verbal and written with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Approachable, diplomatic and supportive as well as able to deal with conflict
- Act as a positive role model
- Ability to work independently and a key member of the Heart Failure Team to achieve results
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Self-motivated with ability to carry tasks through to completion without supervision and prioritises own workload
- Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the service / cover for colleagues and support the Heart Failure Service within area of competence
Desirable
- Experience in educating patients and addressing risk factor modifications
- Experience in assisting / performing audit and / or research
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).
