Job summary
Heart Failure Specialist Practitioner / Nurse to join our dedicated team, working closely with primary care and Integrated Teams. You will provide expert, person-centred care for people living with cardiac disease or heart failure, supporting them from diagnosis through to end of life. Your role will include facilitating safe hospital discharge, preventing readmission's, running cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, optimising medication, and supporting advanced care planning. Taking a holistic approach, you will address physical, psychological, and social needs, helping patients and their families live as well as possible. You will also share your expertise through staff education and be supported to complete non-medical prescribing training, with progression to Band 7 on successful completion. If you are dedicated to making a real difference for people with heart failure, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide appropriate treatments aimed at providing symptomatic relief and improving quality of life, including medication and oxygen therapy monitoring, and where possible, reduce disease progression.
To support the delivery of Community Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) throughout Wiltshire.
Working as an autonomous practitioner in partnership with other care professionals and using advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess, monitor and review the complex physical, social and psychological needs of the patients with respiratory problems.
Develop care plans and instigate therapeutic treatments based on comprehensive patient focused assessments and best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.
To support community integrated teams to manage a patients on-going care in accordance with the agreed care plan. This will include but not exclusively; case review, 1:1 supervision and joint visits.
Ensure a safe environment for the treatment of clients and protection of staff through risk assessment and by en
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As a <strong style="font-weight:700;">Heart Failure Specialist Practitioner /Nurse - Band 7</strong> at<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Competitive Pay & Pension</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Receive a salary of £46,148 with Agenda for change terms and conditions including NHS pension.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Professional Growth</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Exclusive Rewards</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Wellbeing Support</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Flexible Pay Options</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Learning & Development</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Recognition & Involvement</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</span></p> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Essential</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> RGN or equivalent AHPclinical qualification</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Degree or masters or willingness to work towards</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Evidence of relevant and on-going professional development</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Heart failure diploma or equivalent M level module </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of long term condition case management </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of working in collaboration with other professionals across organisational boundaries.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Leadership experience</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Basic IT skills; experience of electronic patient records </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to co-ordinate and direct programmes of care working collaboratively and autonomously.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Mentorship skills</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Desirable</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Independent/ extended or supplementary prescribing</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Extensive experience of working with older people or those with long-term conditions, Eg Respiratory Diabetes .</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of developing and implementing creative/ complex care packages</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Recent experience of working in the primary care setting</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of managing change and service improvement.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of managing psychological impact of heart failure</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Other Requirements</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Ability to drive and work flexibly across organisational areas.</p></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Self-motivated, with good time management and adaptability.</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;"><em>Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p>
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As a <strong style="font-weight:700;">Heart Failure Specialist Practitioner /Nurse - Band 7</strong> at<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Competitive Pay & Pension</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Receive a salary of £46,148 with Agenda for change terms and conditions including NHS pension.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Professional Growth</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Exclusive Rewards</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Wellbeing Support</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Flexible Pay Options</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Learning & Development</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.<br> </span><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Recognition & Involvement</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</span></p> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Essential</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> RGN or equivalent AHPclinical qualification</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Degree or masters or willingness to work towards</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Evidence of relevant and on-going professional development</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Heart failure diploma or equivalent M level module </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of long term condition case management </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of working in collaboration with other professionals across organisational boundaries.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Leadership experience</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Basic IT skills; experience of electronic patient records </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to co-ordinate and direct programmes of care working collaboratively and autonomously.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Mentorship skills</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Desirable</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Independent/ extended or supplementary prescribing</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Extensive experience of working with older people or those with long-term conditions, Eg Respiratory Diabetes .</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of developing and implementing creative/ complex care packages</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Recent experience of working in the primary care setting</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of managing change and service improvement.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Experience of managing psychological impact of heart failure</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Other Requirements</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Ability to drive and work flexibly across organisational areas.</p></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Self-motivated, with good time management and adaptability.</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;"><em>Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p>
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