Cardiology Senior Nurse- Heart Failure

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conversations

Opportunity to develop specialist-ex t

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Specialist Heart Failure Nurse to join the Community Cardiology Team. The role focuses on adults with complex cardiac conditions, primarily in a clinic setting with home visits when clinically required.

A full UK driving licence is essential as travel across the service area is part of the job. Applicants should hold a Level 6 degree or equivalent (or nursing diploma) and be NMC registered.

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent experience plus a nursing diploma.
• Heart failure specialist course, or willingness to attend within the first year of post.
• NMC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated caseload of patients with heart failure, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Identify patient needs, monitor disease progression and intervene promptly.
• Deliver personalised health education and lifestyle advice to patients and carers.
• Help patients recognise symptom changes and self-manage to reduce admissions.
• Collaborate with GPs, consultants and other health professionals to optimise medical management.
• Provide clinic-based assessment and follow-up care; visit patients at home when needed.
• Travel across the service area; contribute to service development; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Patient-centred care

IT systems

Clinical escalation

Cardiac care experience

Teamwork

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent, or nursing diploma

Heart failure specialist course

NMC registration

Job description

This specialist post sits in the Community Cardiology Team, serving adults with complex cardiac conditions across Medway, with a heart failure focus. The nurse manages a dedicated caseload, reviewing care and teaching patients and carers to self-manage while working with GPs and consultants. Most work is clinic based, with home visits when clinically needed; a full driving licence is required, but no vehicle is provided. Only current Kent and Medway NHS staff, plus some students and newly qualified nurses, can apply at this stage; NMC registration is needed.

What the job involves

• Manage a dedicated caseload of patients with heart failure, covering assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Identify patient needs, monitor disease progression and make timely interventions
• Deliver personalised health education and lifestyle advice to patients and carers
• Help patients recognise symptom changes and manage their own health to reduce symptom burden and avoidable admissions
• Work with GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals to optimise medical management and treatment plans
• Provide specialist clinic-based assessment and follow-up care
• Visit patients at home when clinically indicated
• Travel across the service area
• Contribute to service development
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Ensure care follows evidence-based practice and national guidance

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent experience plus a nursing diploma
• Heart failure specialist course, or willingness to attend within the first year of post

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience managing complex caseloads and supporting or mentoring others
• Significant experience working with cardiac patients

Skills & knowledge

• Customer-focused approach, giving patients and families the best possible experience
• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Knowing when to signpost patients and families to other services
• Recognising own limits and when to escal
• Up-to-date clinical practice following evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
• Understanding of the role and remit of a healthcare worker

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country
• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Awareness of developments within the NHS
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance

What’s offered

• Flexible working conversations welcomed
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise