Job overview

The heart failure nurse plays a critical role in the management and care of patients diagnosed with heart failure. 
The successful candidate will display a thorough understanding of heart failure pathophysiology, treatment modalities, and the ability to recognize early signs of deterioration. Candidates should have strong clinical assessment and advanced history taking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for patient education and advocacy. 

For the correct candidate this role would support professional development progression from band 6 to band 7 including training for; Clinical assessment and advanced history taking, Heart Failure Management and Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300), enabling the post holder to further enhance patient care and clinical decision-making. To allow progression the candidate would need to display completion of the Heart Failure Nurse competency framework as outlined by the Britis...