Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

• To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
• To contribute to the delivery and development of the Heart Failure service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to Heart Failure Services and as set out in the NMC Code
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
• To work as senior member of a clinical team, in the provision of Heart Failure Services
• To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with Heart Failure to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
• To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
• To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
• To manage own case load of patients and independently review patients in clinic setting with Heart Failure.
• Support the provision of Heart Failureknowledge and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
• Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion
• The post holder will be a senior member of the team who provides high quality specialist Heart Failure Care.
• Communicate with medical staff and other health professionals regarding patient conditions and clinical care plan, disseminating this information to the wider clinical team
• Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background
• Encourage and support patients to take an active part in their own care
• Communicate with staff at all levels to motivate and advise on achieving high standards of care
• Maintain effective links with specialist nurses, utilising their skills and knowledge
• Regularly give presentations to groups for education and training
• Represent the specialism/clinical area at appropriate forums, cascading information both up and down the organisation
• Demonstrate a caring, nurturing attitude at all times with patients, carers and relatives
• Actively participate in professional forums including ward/departmental meetings and multi professional meetings

Essential

• Degree in Nursing or health related subject (or working towards)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Clinical skills qualification
• Non-Medical prescribing