**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our community based team of Heart Failure Specialist Nurses delivering advanced practice care to patients with chronic heart failure in the Harrogate and Rural District Area.

The Band 7 post holder must have at least 18 months experience of managing chronic heart failure patients and have completed a Heart Failure module. They will also be an Independent Prescriber.

Consideration will be given to candidates who are willing to undertake these courses and gain experience who would join our team in a developmental role as a Band 6 HFSN with a clear competency framework to work towards Band 7

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage an identified group of patients with complex health and socialcare needs, using a case management model. Combining highly specialist nursing knowledge and advanced skill to proactively manage patients with Heart Failure, to improve the quality, experience and choice about their care enabling them to remain at home longer.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Corbett on liz.corbett@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC reg

Desirable

• n/a

Heart Failure Course

Essential

• pass

Desirable

• Willing to do course

Independent Prescriber

Essential

• pass

Desirable

• Willing to work towards

18 months experience with HF patients at Band 6

Essential

• 18 months

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

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