Job summary
The Lincolnshire Community Heart Failure Service is expanding. An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for three new Heart Failure Specialist Nurse posts in our community based Heart Failure Service.
We are seeking driven, enthusiastic and innovative individuals with an interest in the care and management of patients with heart failure to join our dynamic team.
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 patent caseload will be negotiated with the successful candidate taking into consideration the needs of the Service and location of the individual.
About us
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 3 times per week to discuss clinical cases/clinical supervision with a fortnightly virtual MDT meeting with Cardiologists from secondary care.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services trust is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
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.
The 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.
The 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 in a community setting
Evidence of particular knowledge / skills / aptitudes
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 in a community setting
Evidence of particular knowledge / skills / aptitudes
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
