Autonomous Heart Failure Specialist — Virtual Ward Lead

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated individual to join their integrated Heart Failure Service. The role involves managing patients across acute, community, and virtual ward settings. Responsibilities include identifying patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward, developing services, and ensuring high-quality care. The ideal candidate should have strong diagnostic skills and be prepared to undertake non-medical prescribing. This role requires flexible working hours within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experienced community practitioner with diagnostic and consultation skills.
• Preferably a non-medical prescriber or willingness to complete the course.
• Must act within professional boundaries providing comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with heart failure across various settings autonomously.
• Identify patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward.
• Develop services and quality of care in partnership with the clinical team.
• Act as a patient advocate at all times.

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated individual to join their integrated Heart Failure Service. The role involves managing patients across acute, community, and virtual ward settings. Responsibilities include identifying patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward, developing services, and ensuring high-quality care. The ideal candidate should have strong diagnostic skills and be prepared to undertake non-medical prescribing. This role requires flexible working hours within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.