Job summary Care closer to home is becoming integral to the future of the NHS and the Community Health Services Division of Notts HC are at the forefront of this exciting journey. Working with our system partners in creating collaborative ways to improve physical health care services, activities and interventions in local communities, which meet the needs of our patients in the places they call home. The Division operates under 3 Units of Management providing an extensive portfolio of children's, adults and specialist services, covering a vast geographical area. We offer various clinical and non clinical roles, working within supportive teams that encourage us all to work to the best of our abilities to provide the highest quality care. Being Part of an organisation as diverse as Notts HC provides you with great career development opportunities, to be innovative and gives you permission to grow both professionally and really make a difference. Main duties of the job Our Integrated and specialist teams of Nursing and Allied Health professionals deliver care to the people who present with significant physical health care needs in various settings including clinic based, community inpatient, hospices to care in patient's own home, including care homes, enabling patients to be independent, self caring and live their optimum lives, reducing hospital admissions. Services range from Community Nursing, including specialist practitioners to public health and health promotion such as school nursing and health visiting, with many specialist community services designed to support care pathways such as Physiotherapy, OT, speech and Language, Dietetics and Podiatry. Supporting efficient running of these services are administrative and managerial roles. All roles, are vital in transforming community health services, ensuring high quality care is provided both now and into the future based around the needs of our patients - together we all make a difference. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 186-501-25-GH Job locations Mansfield, Ashfield Newark and Sherwood Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre / Newark Health Centre Nottinghamshire NG17 7AE Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a registered Nurse Passionate about providing care for patients with chronic Heart Failure? Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a very supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team? Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute to the future service development of a specialist Community Cardio Respiratory Team? If so we'd love to hear from you An exciting opportunity has arisen for part time (4 days per week) Band 6 Community Heart Failure Nurse to join our excellent Community Cardio Respiratory Team in Mid Notts, helping to support caseload management of patients with a diagnosis of Heart Failure with the support of the band 7 Heart Failure Nurse Specialist and other healthcare professionals including Cardiologist, GP etc. This role is based across the Mid Notts Portfolio covering Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood supporting the Heart Failure Specialist Nurses. Providing Care and treatment for patients who have been diagnosed with left sided Heart Failure with a reduced ejection fracture. You will be expected to support caseload management of patients with Heart Failure, proving specialised patient assessment and developing care/ management plans as appropriate, working closely with members of the Cardio Respiratory Team and the wider MDT- including our acute colleagues, GPs and other health professionals in order to maximise patients quality of life and encouraging self management. This care takes place within community clinic settings and patients own homes /usual place of residence. We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and flexible individual who are able to adapt to the changing demands and workload. The service is a 5 day service operating from 8.00-5.00pm, due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes with a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 This is a Band 6 post with the potential for the role to become a developmental Band 7 once competencies and NMP V300 have been attained when service allows. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a registered Nurse Passionate about providing care for patients with chronic Heart Failure? Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a very supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team? Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute to the future service development of a specialist Community Cardio Respiratory Team? If so we'd love to hear from you An exciting opportunity has arisen for part time (4 days per week) Band 6 Community Heart Failure Nurse to join our excellent Community Cardio Respiratory Team in Mid Notts, helping to support caseload management of patients with a diagnosis of Heart Failure with the support of the band 7 Heart Failure Nurse Specialist and other healthcare professionals including Cardiologist, GP etc. This role is based across the Mid Notts Portfolio covering Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood supporting the Heart Failure Specialist Nurses. Providing Care and treatment for patients who have been diagnosed with left sided Heart Failure with a reduced ejection fracture. You will be expected to support caseload management of patients with Heart Failure, proving specialised patient assessment and developing care/ management plans as appropriate, working closely with members of the Cardio Respiratory Team and the wider MDT- including our acute colleagues, GPs and other health professionals in order to maximise patients quality of life and encouraging self management. This care takes place within community clinic settings and patients own homes /usual place of residence. We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and flexible individual who are able to adapt to the changing demands and workload. The service is a 5 day service operating from 8.00-5.00pm, due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes with a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 This is a Band 6 post with the potential for the role to become a developmental Band 7 once competencies and NMP V300 have been attained when service allows. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (General) plus significant further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory Experience of working with Heart Failure patients Desirable Relevant health related honours degree A recognised Heart Failure qualification at minimum of diploma level. Evidence of continued professional development Nurse prescriber or willing to undertake Non-Medical prescribing course Physical Requirements Essential Able to carry out clinical activities as identified in the job description ESSENTIAL Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Desirable USE OF OWN CAR Experience Essential Significant experience and extensive knowledge in management of complex Heart Failure patients. Understanding of current national / local initiatives and guidelines, including long term conditions, NICE. Management of Heart Failure Patients working in collaboration / partnership across primary. Understanding of current national / local understanding of current research and evidence initiatives and guidelines including evidence based practice, long term conditions, NICE Competent in holistic assessment including physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning. Developing / implementing/ Heart Failure services to promote high quality health outcomes case management skills. Desirable Working in collaboration / partnership, with secondary care, social care and the voluntary sector. Understanding of current research and evidence based practice. Evidence of teaching in clinical practice Developing / implementing / evaluating Heart Failure services to promote high quality health outcomes. Experience of assessing & treating Palliative Care patients Community experience Knowledge Skills Aptitudes Essential Risk Management awareness Specialist knowledge of Heart Failure Management Ability to undertake research and audit Ability to organise and prioritise effectively Good time management Ability to work unsupervised Basic IT skills Evidence of development of clinical skills Able to network effectively Good communication skills, written, verbal and presentation Personal skills - flexible, adaptable, team player, selfmotivated ,effective communicator Desirable Leadership skills Participation in audit and research Understanding of primary care information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (General) plus significant further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory Experience of working with Heart Failure patients Desirable Relevant health related honours degree A recognised Heart Failure qualification at minimum of diploma level. Evidence of continued professional development Nurse prescriber or willing to undertake Non-Medical prescribing course Physical Requirements Essential Able to carry out clinical activities as identified in the job description ESSENTIAL Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Desirable USE OF OWN CAR Experience Essential Significant experience and extensive knowledge in management of complex Heart Failure patients. Understanding of current national / local initiatives and guidelines, including long term conditions, NICE. Management of Heart Failure Patients working in collaboration / partnership across primary. Understanding of current national / local understanding of current research and evidence initiatives and guidelines including evidence based practice, long term conditions, NICE Competent in holistic assessment including physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning. Developing / implementing/ Heart Failure services to promote high quality health outcomes case management skills. Desirable Working in collaboration / partnership, with secondary care, social care and the voluntary sector. Understanding of current research and evidence based practice. Evidence of teaching in clinical practice Developing / implementing / evaluating Heart Failure services to promote high quality health outcomes. Experience of assessing & treating Palliative Care patients Community experience Knowledge Skills Aptitudes Essential Risk Management awareness Specialist knowledge of Heart Failure Management Ability to undertake research and audit Ability to organise and prioritise effectively Good time management Ability to work unsupervised Basic IT skills Evidence of development of clinical skills Able to network effectively Good communication skills, written, verbal and presentation Personal skills - flexible, adaptable, team player, selfmotivated ,effective communicator Desirable Leadership skills Participation in audit and research Understanding of primary care information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Mansfield, Ashfield Newark and Sherwood Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre / Newark Health Centre Nottinghamshire NG17 7AE Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)