An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (22.5 hours) Band 7 Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Pembrokeshire Community Team. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a high level of demonstrable clinical skill and theoretical knowledge in heart failure.
The team deliver expert nursing care to people diagnosed with heart failure in community settings. There is a focus on multidisciplinary care planning and initiating and monitoring specialist interventions to reduce hospital admissions. The team work closely with cardiology consultants, multi-professional cardiology colleagues, primary care and community-based nursing teams/services with the ultimate aim of improving patient outcomes and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate high-level Heart Failure nursing knowledge and skills, they will possess excellent verbal/written communication skills, be organised and have experience of managing a community caseload/clinic. A post-registration Heart Failure qualification is essential, and completion of (or willingness to undertake) non-medical prescribing (V300).
Main duties of the job
To expertly and proactively manage a defined caseload of people with highly complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles, and to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions across the primary/secondary care interface. Work with the wider cardiology team and clinical/service delivery managers to develop and drive Heart Failure Services across the Health Board. The post-holder will be a driver for change. Assess, plan, implement and monitor care, deliver specialist nursing care, and maintain accurate health records for the community caseload. The post-holder will work collaboratively with members of the Heart Failure multidisciplinary team to ensure that holistic health needs are met. This includes working with Heart Failure In-Reach Clinical Nurse Specialists, Community and primary Care, Consultants and Cardiologists. Work autonomously in patients' homes, community dwellings, community clinical premises and hospital. Using high-level communication skills, the post-holder will foster positive therapeutic relationships. They will deliver education providing expert support, advice and acting as an educational resource to colleagues. The post-holder will demonstrate the Health Board's values.
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.
Job responsibilities
We encourage applicants to speak to a Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist in the team, and or arrange a visit to the team office.
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 25/02/25.
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.
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 non-medical prescribing (or actively working toward)
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
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Yorke Street Health Centre
Milford Haven
SA73 2LL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR032-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The team deliver expert nursing care to people diagnosed with heart failure in community settings. There is a focus on multidisciplinary care planning and initiating and monitoring specialist interventions to reduce hospital admissions. The team work closely with cardiology consultants, multi-professional cardiology colleagues, primary care and community-based nursing teams/services with the ultimate aim of improving patient outcomes and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate high-level Heart Failure nursing knowledge and skills, they will possess excellent verbal/written communication skills, be organised and have experience of managing a community caseload/clinic. A post-registration Heart Failure qualification is essential, and completion of (or willingness to undertake) non-medical prescribing (V300).
Main duties of the job
To expertly and proactively manage a defined caseload of people with highly complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles, and to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions across the primary/secondary care interface. Work with the wider cardiology team and clinical/service delivery managers to develop and drive Heart Failure Services across the Health Board. The post-holder will be a driver for change. Assess, plan, implement and monitor care, deliver specialist nursing care, and maintain accurate health records for the community caseload. The post-holder will work collaboratively with members of the Heart Failure multidisciplinary team to ensure that holistic health needs are met. This includes working with Heart Failure In-Reach Clinical Nurse Specialists, Community and primary Care, Consultants and Cardiologists. Work autonomously in patients' homes, community dwellings, community clinical premises and hospital. Using high-level communication skills, the post-holder will foster positive therapeutic relationships. They will deliver education providing expert support, advice and acting as an educational resource to colleagues. The post-holder will demonstrate the Health Board's values.
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.
Job responsibilities
We encourage applicants to speak to a Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist in the team, and or arrange a visit to the team office.
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 25/02/25.
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.
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 non-medical prescribing (or actively working toward)
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
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Yorke Street Health Centre
Milford Haven
SA73 2LL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR032-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
