We are advertising for a new member of the heart failure team. Please see the job description for detailed information on the role.

Main duties of the job

Care of heart failure patients within Buckinghamshire, across the community and in-hospital.

The aim of the post is to facilitate the early identification of in patients admitted to hospital with suspected or confirmed heart failure and also admission prevention management.

• This role includes supporting the community patient clients running patients outpatient clinics and relevant home visits, as appropriate, as part of a team approach to care delivery and caseload management
• The post holder will provide clinical leadership, advice, support and information to staff in respect of all aspects of heart failure care to all staff groups.
• The role will include the development of a care pathway, improved discharge planning and the improvement of discharge information.
• The main responsibilities of the role will be related to clinical expertise within Heart failure management with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence.
• You will be able to utilise advanced nursing skills and have the knowledge to identify cardiac disease.

About us

Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development related to cardiology. Experience of managing Heart Failure conditions

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety

Desirable

• Working towards independent prescribing qualification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse - Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-C6703360