Heart Failure Nurse Specialist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Band 6 Heart Failure Nurse Specialist to provide patient-centred care for heart failure patients. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and offers flexibility in working hours. Successful candidates will have clinical assessment skills, experience with cardiac patients, and effective communication abilities. This position supports professional development and the opportunity to work in both hospital and community settings.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience managing signs and symptoms of heart failure.
• Effective communicator with advanced communication skills.
• Driving licence for multi-site working.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care for heart failure patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in important conversations with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Autonomous decision making

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Band 6 Heart Failure Nurse Specialist. We are looking to recruit a motivated and innovative individual who is passionate about working collaboratively to provide patient‑centred care and evidence‑based treatment for heart failure patients.

Team and Working Environment

The UHS Heart Failure Team is a specialist multidisciplinary team that is commissioned by UHS and Hampshire Isle of Wight ICB to provide care and management of patients with heart failure within both UHS as well as in the community in Southampton and South West Hampshire. The nurses are both hospital and community based and have the opportunity to rotate between the two areas. The aim of this integrated model of service is to provide expert, individualised, effective care and treatment to reduce length of stay in hospital, prevent avoidable admissions and enable patients and their families/carers to manage their diagnosis and improve their quality of life. The team comprises specialist nurses, consultant cardiologists, a palliative care consultant, a pharmacist and administrative support staff. This post provides the opportunity to learn about heart failure as a specialism and develop as an autonomous clinical decision maker with the support of a multidisciplinary team.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Qualifications and Key Requirements

• The successful candidate will ideally have clinical assessment skills. However the history taking and physical assessment qualification can be completed as part of their development and competency if necessary.
• They will have experience of managing the signs and symptoms of the syndrome of heart failure and caring for cardiac patients.
• They will be an effective and caring communicator. Ideally they will have an advanced communication qualification, knowing that they will often need to engage in important conversations with patients and their families and carers and within the multidisciplinary team.
• Both autonomous decision making as well as enjoyment of team working is essential. Candidates will be professional role models. They will share skills, work collaboratively across care groups and between primary and secondary care and teach colleagues. All of which is essential for an engaged effective team.
• They will need to have a driving licence as multi-site working is necessary.

Additional Information

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.