Heart Failure Specialist Nurse in Manchester

An exciting opportunity has opened up for the right candidate to join a proactive professional multi-disciplinary Heart Failure team at Manchester Foundation NHS Trust at North Manchester General Hospital. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Experienced Heart Failure Specialist Nurse; ideally the applicant should already be working as a band 7 registered nurse in the field of cardiology with experience in managing heart failure both within the clinic setting and whilst they are inpatients.

We are looking for candidates who have gained or are working towards their Independent Non-Medical prescriber qualification and clinical examination qualification. Applicants will be involved in the collection and monitoring of National heart failure audit.

Main duties of the job:

• The role includes all aspects of heart failure nursing including patient assessment, management providing clinical advice, delivering training, writing reviewing policies and guidelines.
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills, be a team player and able to work autonomously.

If you are driven by the desire to provide excellent care, passionate about improving patient outcomes with a desire to make a difference this role will be right for you. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to come and meet the team informally to discuss the role in more detail.

We are a supportive team and strongly believe in developing our staff. You will be supported in your role with a full induction period provided.

The Trust reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Applicant requirements:

• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About us:

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details:

• Date posted: 14 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Job locations: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities:

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Diversity Matters:

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: Registered General Nurse ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification. Heart Failure/Cardiology qualification or relevant post graduate qualification at Masters level or equivalent Non Medical Prescriber, or willingness to undertake.
• Desirable: Recognised counselling or Advanced Communication training Health related degree/willingness to work towards MSc.

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 6 in cardiology. Demonstrates broad knowledge base of Heart Failure. Responsibility for own area/caseload, which includes assessments, planning and implementation of care. Teaching in practice. Experience of multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working. Good clinical and assessment skills supportive of the role. Ability to design, plan and implement education programmes in a variety of settings. Ability to work unsupervised. Evidence of leadership and management skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including IT competency.
• Desirable: Experience leading a service, governance issues. Experience of initiating and participating in change management processes. Palliative care experience.