Job summary
Hywel Dda Health University Board are looking to appoint a Heart Failure Specialist Nurse/or experienced cardiology nurse with a special interest in heart failure at Band 7. This post will be based in St David's Park, Carmarthen and will work closely with Primary Care and the wider community. The Hywel Dda Heart Failure Service delivers holistic, evidence- based specialist care to heart failure patients in our community.
This exciting opportunity arises at a time where new innovations and service developments are currently being explored. These include virtual clinic appointments, telehealth and patient led value based health care.
The service looks to improve the management of patients by optimising health via screening and full assessment, ensuring the appropriate investigations take place and treatment and care needs are identified, in keeping with evidence based practice and minimising the risk for the patient.
It is fully integrated with other service providers to ensure care is offered at the right level to meet patient needs and meet Hywel Dda University Health Board commitment to a prudent approach to healthcare.
Main duties of the job
While community based, the team is entirely integrated delivering specialist heart failure care in the community and in-reach within the local hospital. This requires flexibility within the role and a wide range of skills and experience caring for heart failure patients.
You will be required to take an active role in managing a caseload of complex primary care heart failure patients offering individualised care and a holistic approach.
The role requires independent autonomous practice, undertaking clinical consultations/assessments and implementing management plans. You will be responsible for ensuring optimisation of medical therapy, extensive education and support to patients and relatives/ carers aiming to reduce symptoms, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions/ re-admissions and maximise patient's quality of life.
There is also a teaching and resource requirement to sharing your expert knowledge within both primary and secondary care, participating and delivering heart failure meetings and training to MDT colleagues.
Independent clinical experience working in the area of heart failure, cardiology/ chronic disease is desirable.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 27/11/23
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 27/11/23
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Part 1 of NMC register
- Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or experience
- Recognised Heart Failure post graduate course to masters level or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of cardiac care and demonstrable practice
- Knowledge of Primary / Secondary prevention of heart failure
- Knowledge of Heart Failure pathway; Primary Care / Acute interface
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience
- Independent nonmedical prescribing (or actively working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including definitive experience in cardiac nursing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable clinical assessment skills
- Primary Care / Secondary care experience
- Experience of nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Experience of Project planning
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Part 1 of NMC register
- Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or experience
- Recognised Heart Failure post graduate course to masters level or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of cardiac care and demonstrable practice
- Knowledge of Primary / Secondary prevention of heart failure
- Knowledge of Heart Failure pathway; Primary Care / Acute interface
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification or experience
- Independent nonmedical prescribing (or actively working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, including definitive experience in cardiac nursing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable clinical assessment skills
- Primary Care / Secondary care experience
- Experience of nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Experience of Project planning
- Experience of undertaking clinical audits
Language skills
Desirable
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).
