Community Heart Failure Nurse Specialist — Lead in Home Care

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Camden is seeking a Community Heart Failure Nurse Specialist. This Band 7 role involves working autonomously and alongside a multi-disciplinary team to reduce unscheduled hospital admissions and improve patients' quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of heart failure management. Responsibilities include supporting team members, providing education, and assessing patients with complex needs. This role is crucial for delivering quality care within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of heart failure management and NICE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Band 8a clinical lead and other team members.
• Provide heart failure education to patients and their families.
• Assess patients with complex needs in collaboration with other services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work as part of a team

Sound clinical skills

Effective risk assessments

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Camden is seeking a Community Heart Failure Nurse Specialist. This Band 7 role involves working autonomously and alongside a multi-disciplinary team to reduce unscheduled hospital admissions and improve patients' quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of heart failure management. Responsibilities include supporting team members, providing education, and assessing patients with complex needs. This role is crucial for delivering quality care within the community.