Central London Community Health Trust

Heart Failure Nurse Band 5

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Job summary

Community Heart Failure Nurse - Band 5 Full time (37.5hrs) - Wandsworth

We have an exciting opportunity for a new role as a Community Heart Failure nurse to join our friendly team. The service covers Wandsworth providing complex care for people with Heart failure involving supporting secondary and primary care, Community integrated services and other healthcare professionals. Our specialist nurses are expected to be deliver complex Heart Failure management together with providing education to patients to improve self-management of their condition.

So what do you need to join our team?

You will be

Team player who is willing to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best care possible for our patients
Strong relationship building skills to work positively in your nursing team, multidisciplinary teams and with patients
Strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values
Willingness to gain clinical knowledge in the management of patients with Heart Failure
Excellent communication skills
Able to adapt to a fast moving service and possess the clinical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team

Main duties of the job

If you have these skills, why join CLCH?

As a specialist in the provision of community nursing care we have been assessed as 'good' by the CQC and as an organisation we have been awarded on the top 120 places to work by the HSJ and Nursing Times.
A range of employee benefits including the ability to support you with your housing needs through a rental deposit loan scheme.
Our service offers an educationally focused environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop a repertoire of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge through work based education and formal qualifications.
A clear career structure with more senior clinical roles

CLCH is committed to staff professional development and well-being, as well as being keen to encourage innovation.

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact

Jane Nokes, Clinical Operations Manager

Telephone:07880 005466

Email:jane.nokes1@nhs.net

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9842

Job locations

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence. This includes: Chronic disease management, end of life care, Specific skills include phlebotomy, administration of medication via syringe drivers.
responsibility for the holistic health needs assessment including care planning, evaluation and appropriate implementation of health care and ensuring continuity of care following referral from acute care, rehabilitation units, GPs and other agencies.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients using the Single Assessment Process and including the needs of carers. To provide individualised and person centred care plans under the supervision of a Heart failure Specialist nurse that provide monitoring and promotion of self-care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Act as the patients advocate and to facilitate the patients own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.
To identify and record new problems and other relevant information reporting back to the Team as appropriate.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence. This includes: Chronic disease management, end of life care, Specific skills include phlebotomy, administration of medication via syringe drivers.
responsibility for the holistic health needs assessment including care planning, evaluation and appropriate implementation of health care and ensuring continuity of care following referral from acute care, rehabilitation units, GPs and other agencies.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients using the Single Assessment Process and including the needs of carers. To provide individualised and person centred care plans under the supervision of a Heart failure Specialist nurse that provide monitoring and promotion of self-care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Act as the patients advocate and to facilitate the patients own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.
To identify and record new problems and other relevant information reporting back to the Team as appropriate.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Eudcation/Qualification

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN)
NMC Registration

Desirable

Evidence of other post-registration education and training

Person Specification

Eudcation/Qualification

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN)
NMC Registration

Desirable

Evidence of other post-registration education and training

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

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