West Herts Community Heart Failure Service: Band 7 Specialist Nurse/Clinical Pharmacist/Paramedic - 6 month Fixed Term Sabbatical Cover
Would you like to be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of the population?
Would you like to work with a team who will support and develop you?
If you can answer yes to any of the above then we may just have the job for you! We are looking for an experienced Nurse, Paramedic or Clinical Pharmacist with advanced clinical skills, who is driven, enthusiastic and innovative with experience and expertise in the care and management of patients with cardiac conditions. You will be joining our existing and well-established Heart Failure Team within a community setting and with close links with our acute partner, Cardiac Rehab and Palliative Care Team. The team is also well supported by a consultant cardiologist and administrators.
In addition to managing a caseload of heart failure patients in their own homes, virtually or in a clinic environment, you will support the Heart Failure Virtual Hospital, and support the implementation of innovative pathways to transform the way Heart Failure patients receive care across West Hertfordshire.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced and committed nurse, paramedic or clinical pharmacist with cardiac experience who is motivated and energised to take part in innovation to change the way services are delivered to improve patient outcomes. The role involves working closely with GPs, other members of the integrated community teams, and with social care partners. As such, you will be required to have excellent communication skills and be confident to work using your own initiative as well as being an excellent team player. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community including: disabled people, those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. If you are ready to join our team then we are waiting to receive your application! Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). 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 Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options 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 Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to develop and hold an appropriate caseload of heart failure patients. Utilise specialist skills to assess clinical condition and interpret and analyse results of investigations. Identify appropriate patients requiring support from the Heart Failure Virtual Hospital. Identify appropriate patients requiring IV diuretic support. Provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals and other non-professionals both within and external to the organisation. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities. Person Specification
Nursing/Paramedic/Pharmacy Degree qualification or equivalent. Current NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration. Independent Nurse Prescriber (or willingness to undertake). Specialist Heart Failure Course (or willingness to undertake). Advanced communication skills training. Advanced clinical assessment skills training. Experience
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience. Able to demonstrate knowledge and possess competencies in the management of patients with heart failure. Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice. Excellent working knowledge of relevant NICE and other National guidelines for heart disease. Understanding of clinical governance and its implications. Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors. Experience of teaching and mentorship. Post-registration qualification relevant to area of practice. Experience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision. Experience of audit. Evidence of experience in research. Skills & Knowledge
Excellent presentation and communication skills. Able to demonstrate clinical problem-solving skills. Ability to utilise a range of communication methods appropriate to the subjects and the recipients with the ability to overcome barriers. Ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation. Ability to work effectively in a team. Competent in the use of Information Technology- including electronic patient records and virtual meeting platforms. Demonstrate advanced assessment and clinical skills. Evidence of the ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care. Ability to analyse, interpret and present data. Effective time management and organisation. Key Attributes
Shows care and consideration to both patients and colleagues. Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and without on-site supervision. Reliable, flexible and an excellent team player. Ability to work under pressure. Able to deal with highly emotional or distressing situations. Pursues ongoing personal/professional development. Willingness to uphold the Trust's values. Eligible to live and work in the UK. Willing to work across all sites in West Hertfordshire. 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. Clinical Lead Heart Failure & Cardiac Rehab Herts £48,270 to £54,931 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time).
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You will be an experienced and committed nurse, paramedic or clinical pharmacist with cardiac experience who is motivated and energised to take part in innovation to change the way services are delivered to improve patient outcomes. The role involves working closely with GPs, other members of the integrated community teams, and with social care partners. As such, you will be required to have excellent communication skills and be confident to work using your own initiative as well as being an excellent team player. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community including: disabled people, those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. If you are ready to join our team then we are waiting to receive your application! Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). 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 Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options 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 Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to develop and hold an appropriate caseload of heart failure patients. Utilise specialist skills to assess clinical condition and interpret and analyse results of investigations. Identify appropriate patients requiring support from the Heart Failure Virtual Hospital. Identify appropriate patients requiring IV diuretic support. Provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals and other non-professionals both within and external to the organisation. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities. Person Specification
Nursing/Paramedic/Pharmacy Degree qualification or equivalent. Current NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration. Independent Nurse Prescriber (or willingness to undertake). Specialist Heart Failure Course (or willingness to undertake). Advanced communication skills training. Advanced clinical assessment skills training. Experience
Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience. Able to demonstrate knowledge and possess competencies in the management of patients with heart failure. Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice. Excellent working knowledge of relevant NICE and other National guidelines for heart disease. Understanding of clinical governance and its implications. Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors. Experience of teaching and mentorship. Post-registration qualification relevant to area of practice. Experience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision. Experience of audit. Evidence of experience in research. Skills & Knowledge
Excellent presentation and communication skills. Able to demonstrate clinical problem-solving skills. Ability to utilise a range of communication methods appropriate to the subjects and the recipients with the ability to overcome barriers. Ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation. Ability to work effectively in a team. Competent in the use of Information Technology- including electronic patient records and virtual meeting platforms. Demonstrate advanced assessment and clinical skills. Evidence of the ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care. Ability to analyse, interpret and present data. Effective time management and organisation. Key Attributes
Shows care and consideration to both patients and colleagues. Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and without on-site supervision. Reliable, flexible and an excellent team player. Ability to work under pressure. Able to deal with highly emotional or distressing situations. Pursues ongoing personal/professional development. Willingness to uphold the Trust's values. Eligible to live and work in the UK. Willing to work across all sites in West Hertfordshire. 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. Clinical Lead Heart Failure & Cardiac Rehab Herts £48,270 to £54,931 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time).
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