Heart Failure Specialist

NHS; Halifax; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking a dedicated professional for the Heart Failure Service. The role involves managing patients across various settings, participating in a multidisciplinary team, and providing evidence-based care. Applicants should hold valid NMC/AHP registration, possess strong communication skills, and preferably have experience in cardiac nursing. Flexible working is required to meet the needs of the service. Competitive salary and supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• First level registration NMC/AHP registered.
• Post registration experience/qualification relevant to the specialism.
• Teaching qualification required.
• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake this.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical caseload and identify patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward.
• Develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with the specialty team.
• Provide highly specialist service advice including care standards and assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advanced clinical skills in cardiac nursing

Ability to work independently

Venepuncture and IV skills

Education

First level registration NMC/AHP

Teaching qualification

Post registration relevant qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We have a very exciting opportunity to join our integrated Heart Failure Service at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a cohesive management programme for patients with heart failure in line with local and national guidelines, working across acute, community and virtual ward settings. The service will operate 7 days a week, with a view to extending hours of 8am to 8pm in the future and requires flexible working within an evolving proactive, dynamic, and committed multidisciplinary Heart Failure Team.

Main Duties

The aim of the role is to work autonomously, within the team, managing own caseload and to identify patients who can be supported on the Heart Failure Virtual Ward, reducing length of stay, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital, and improving heart failure management and control with optimisation of evidence-based treatments.

The post holder should be an experienced community practitioner with diagnostic and consultation skills and preferably be a non-medical prescriber or willing to complete the course and will act within their professional boundaries, providing care for the presenting patient, from initial history taking through to treatment.

About Us

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Details

Date posted: 04 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 372-COM2612

Job Locations

Dean Clough NHS Community Nursing , 4th Floor

Bowling Mill, Dean Clough Mills

Halifax

HX35AQ

Job Responsibilities

Will work across the hospital with responsibility for patients with heart failure in the inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual ward setting.

Will be responsible for the early identification of patients for the Heart Failure virtual ward from the acute setting and supporting the on-going care for patients who are actively being managed on the virtual wards.

The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the specialty team (Lead clinician, Matron, service Lead etc) and will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered.

The post holder will be expected to act as the patient’s advocate at all times.

The post holder will carry responsibility for their defined caseloads and offer highly specialist service advice which includes setting the standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the role and work within the clinical governance framework.

Will work autonomously managing own clinical caseload and to support the virtual wards.

Will use relevant specialist training, knowledge, and expertise to clinically diagnose, assess and deliver evidence-based care through education and advise on self-management.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training (Essential)

• First level registration NMC/AHP registered
• Post registration experience/qualification relevant to the specialism or willing to work towards
• Teaching qualification
• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake this
• Cardiology Experience essential

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise (Essential)

• Understanding and appreciation of diversity
• Knowledge of Healthcare IT systems
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills in cardiac nursing with reference to heart failure
• Awareness of clinic governance
• Manage complex issues and environments
• Commitment to develop self and others
• Ability to work flexibly according to service need
• Ability to adapt to change and innovation
• Awareness of CHFT values and vision
• Willingness to further develop specific skills as desired by the service
• Ability to think logically, use initiative and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Venepuncture, cannulation and IV skills
• Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience in end-of-life care

Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities) (Essential)

• High level of communication skills
• Engagement of patients and carers to support self-care strategies

Desirable

• Experience of Lone working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dean Clough NHS Community Nursing , 4th Floor

Bowling Mill, Dean Clough Mills

Halifax

HX35AQ

Employer's Website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk