Community Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Summary The role of the Heart Failure Nurse within the community has been established to meet the needs of people with heart failure in the Surrey locality. The post holder will optimise the management of patients, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, and act as a link between GPs and specialist teams. The nurse will offer education and support to health care professionals, patients, and carers.Key Responsibilities Communicate sensitive information and bad news to patients and carers empathetically, supporting them in managing their condition.Teach patients and carers to manage heart failure, aiming to prevent short‐term and long‐term complications, individually or in groups.Ensure clear understanding of heart failure and its management through effective communication.Advocate for patients, especially in residential homes, ensuring they receive the necessary understanding and facilities.Maintain and develop effective joint working relationships with nursing and medical colleagues across the partnership.Provide advice and information on heart failure to medical and nursing colleagues and the general public, including complex cases.Person Specification Registered Nurse (RGN) or equivalent HCPC qualification.BSc or equivalent qualification in nursing.Advanced clinical assessment skills.ENB 998 Teaching and assessing or equivalent.Independent non‐medical prescriber V300.Level 7 Heart Failure specific qualification.Minimum 5 years qualified nursing with 2 years cardiac experience.Evidence of continuous professional development at Level 7.Essential Experience and Skills Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Good organisational and time‐management skills.Ability to work independently without supervision.Computer skills, including use of Excel.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Audit experience and presentation skills.Counselling skills.Additional Requirements Please note we do NOT offer UKVI sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must have an up‐to‐date Disclosure and Barring Service check.Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.Salary and Contract Band 7 – £50,008 to £56,908 a year inclusive of a 5% High Cost Area allowance (pro rata).Permanent, full‐time, based at Walton Community Hospital, Rodney Road, Walton‐on‐Thames, Surrey.Contact Reference number: B9074‐24‐0251‐9. Join CSH Surrey – our long‐established NHS community services provider.Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job. All equal opportunities are provided. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team.

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