Professional and Clinical Provide care to a specialist level in a variety of settings for heart failure patients referred into the service in line with agreed guidelines. To support the implementation and monitoring of a care pathway for heart failure patients, including rehabilitation and lifestyle changes. To liaise with GPs and Consultant Cardiologists on the initiation and titration of evidence based medications for patients on the heart failure service caseload. Using Independent Prescribing to enhance management of heart failure To accept referrals and manage a patient caseload according to agreed guidelines. To support the development and deliver a specialist nursing and support service across the care pathway with supervision from the Clinical Lead Supporting the improvement of Standards of Care for people with heart failure, in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for Chronic Heart Failure. To provide a specialist resource for Primary Health Care Teams to provide care and support for people with heart failure with supervision from Band 7 and Clinical Lead. Working with the MDT to deliver the care pathway for people with heart failure, including supportive and palliative care. In reach into the secondary care trust Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients on the virtual ward - assessing suitable patients to step down from secondary care or step up from primary care Discharging from the virtual ward when appropriate and ensuring appropriate community follow up Using telehealth to monitor community patients and promote self-management To assist in the provision of training and education for patients, carers and professionals to develop the skills required to manage heart failure effectively. Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice in line with local and national guidelines. To maintain own levels of clinical competence. Working autonomously with support from Band 7 and Clinical lead and being accountable for own practice To promote and facilitate research and evidence based practice in heart failure nursing. To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals.