We are looking for an experienced heart failure specialist nurse with NMP qualifications to join our team based at Clementhorpe Health Centre offering services across the Vale of York at several sites.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and management of heart failure patients initiating an evidenced based management plan according to individual need. Will be expected to work across all services within the team which incorporate acute assessment and delivery of IV diuretics, community clinic services and home visiting where appropriate.

NMP qualification is essential, advanced clinical assessment skills and appropriate knowledge and experience of managing heart failure

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the acute, community and primary care networks.

Develop new and exciting ways of managing this complex group of patients and leading in research and innovation

The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at �18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of AfC Reference: JD Last Updated: Page 11 of 12 communicating highly complex and highly sensitive or contentious information to patients and carers including where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Ability to organise own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and evidence of flexibility, innovation and problem solving

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to identify and develop own and others knowledge and skills
• Car driver, full licence and access to own transport
• Excellent verbal/communication skills and ability to keep contemporary records

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional qualification e.g. registered nurse
• Degree level specialist training or equivalent experience.
• Non medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Masters degree level study

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Experience of managing cardiac patients at a senior level
• Understanding of Primary Care and the need to work collaboratively across the primary/secondary care interface to the benefit of patients with CHF
• Experience of change management

Desirable

• Evidence of leading innovation and change

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clementhorpe Health Centre

Cherry Street York

York

YO23 1AP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

419-6451903-HFSN-FH