Description
This post sits within the Adult Cardiorespiratory Enhanced and Responsive Service (ACERS). The aim of the post is to facilitate the early identification of inpatients admitted to hospital with suspected or confirmed heart failure, whilst working as an expert practitioner in the delivery of evidence-based practice in line with national and local guidelines, and provide re-admission prevention management.
The main responsibilities of the role will be related to clinical expertise within Heart failure management with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence. You will be able to utilise advanced nursing skills and have the knowledge to identify cardiac disease.
The post holder will also provide clinical leadership, advice, support and information in respect of all aspects of heart failure care to all staff groups. The role will include the development of a care pathway, improved discharge planning and the improvement of discharge information.
You will work to develop and maintain an effective communication network through collaborative working across Primary and Secondary care to provide a seamless service for patients admitted with heart failure, through to discharge.
The salary for this post is £58,133 to £65,261 a year p.a. inc.
Benefits: As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, although these are not specified in the job advert.
Requirements:
- RGN/RN
- Ability to think and practice at first degree level
- Clinical assessment skills
- Skills in caring for patients with acute and chronic heart failure
- Established organisational and leadership skills.
- Significant post registration experience in cardiology
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values
Desirable:
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Physical assessment course
- Post registration nursing course in cardiac or heart failure care
- Experience of running nurse led heart failure clinics
- Knowledge of palliative care related to symptom management
- Recognised teaching certificate e.g. ENB 998
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations