Lead Clinical Nurse for Heart Failure

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with clinical leadership, managing a dedicated team of Heart Failure Nurse Specialists while continuing to provide expert care for patients across both acute and community settings. As one of the Clinical Heart Failure Leads, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our integrated Heart Failure service, including our NICE-compliant one-stop suspected Heart failure diagnostic clinics, nurse-led follow-up services, inpatient reviews, community care and medication optimisation. You will work closely with consultant cardiologists, the wider multidisciplinary team and primary care colleagues to deliver high quality, patient centred care and drive service development. We are looking for an experienced Heart Failure practitioner with excellent clinical assessment skills, an independent non-medical prescribing qualification, proven leadership ability and a passion for service improvement. You will have experience of managing complex patients, supporting service development and contributing to quality improvement through audit and evidence based practice. In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive cardiology team, contribute to the future development of Heart Failure services across North Devon and the wider Trust and access excellent professional development opportunities. If you are ready to help lead a specialist service and make a real difference to the lives of patients living with Heart Failure, we would love to hear from you. Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs per week Interview Date: Tuesday 18th August For further information please contact: Emma Barrie, Operations Manager - Cardiology & Cardiac Physiology on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with clinical leadership, managing a dedicated team of Heart Failure Nurse Specialists while continuing to provide expert care for patients across both acute and community settings. As one of the Clinical Heart Failure Leads, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our integrated Heart Failure service, including our NICE-compliant one-stop suspected Heart failure diagnostic clinics, nurse-led follow-up services, inpatient reviews, community care and medication optimisation. You will work closely with consultant cardiologists, the wider multidisciplinary team and primary care colleagues to deliver high quality, patient centred care and drive service development. We are looking for an experienced Heart Failure practitioner with excellent clinical assessment skills, an independent non-medical prescribing qualification, proven leadership ability and a passion for service improvement. You will have experience of managing complex patients, supporting service development and contributing to quality improvement through audit and evidence based practice. In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive cardiology team, contribute to the future development of Heart Failure services across North Devon and the wider Trust and access excellent professional development opportunities. If you are ready to help lead a specialist service and make a real difference to the lives of patients living with Heart Failure, we would love to hear from you. Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs per week Interview Date: Tuesday 18th August For further information please contact: Emma Barrie, Operations Manager - Cardiology & Cardiac Physiology on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.