Job summary The role of the Heart Failure Nurse within the community has been established in order to meet the needs of people with heart failure in the Surrey locality is to optimise the management of people with heart failure, reducing unnecessary hospital admission and providing a link between the GPs and specialist teams. The post holder will offer education and support to health care professionals, people with heart failure and those who care for them. Please note we do NOT offer UKVI sponsorship, all applicants require right to work in the UK. Main duties of the job Responsible for communicating highly sensitive information and bad news to patients and carers in an empathetic and supportive manner empowering the patient to manage their condition e.g., development and impact of complications, effect on activities of daily living etc. Responsible for teaching patients and their carers to manage their heart failure to the best of their abilities. The aim being to prevent short term and long term complications, this may be one to one or in groups. Communicates effectively with patients and carers to ensure a clear understanding of heart failure and its management. This will involve providing and receiving complex, sensitive information and will require developed motivational, empathetic and reassurance skills. There will be barriers to understanding. Acts as an advocate for patients particularly in residential homes, ensuring that they receive the understanding and facilities they need to manage their heart failure. Responsible for maintaining and developing effective joint working relationships with nursing and medical colleagues throughout partnership working Responsible for providing advice and information on heart failure, that may be complex, to medical and nursing colleagues and the general public. About us CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest established NHS community services provider, so our 1500 employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%. Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes. We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year inclusive of 5% High Cost Area allowance per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B9074-24-0251-3 Job locations Walton Community Hospital Rodney Road Walton-on-thames Surrey KT12 3LD Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Heart Failure Nurse within the community has been established in order to meet the needs of people with heart failure in the Surrey locality is to optimise the management of people with heart failure, reducing unnecessary hospital admission and providing a link between the GPs and specialist teams. The post holder will offer education and support to health care professionals, people with heart failure and those who care for them. Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Heart Failure Nurse within the community has been established in order to meet the needs of people with heart failure in the Surrey locality is to optimise the management of people with heart failure, reducing unnecessary hospital admission and providing a link between the GPs and specialist teams. The post holder will offer education and support to health care professionals, people with heart failure and those who care for them. Person Specification Experience Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues BLS Knowledge and Skills Essential Good organisational skills Good time management Ability to work independently unsupervised Good computer and keyboard skills to use excel Good communication skills both written and verbal Audit experience Presentation skills Counselling skills Qualifications Essential RGN or equivalent HCPC qualification BSc or equivalent qualification in profession Advanced Clinical Assessment skills ENB 998 Teaching and assessing or equivalent Independent non medical prescriber V300 Level 7 Heart Failure specific qualification Qualified for 5 years with 2 years cardiac nursing experience Evidence of CPD at Level 7 Person Specification Experience Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues BLS Knowledge and Skills Essential Good organisational skills Good time management Ability to work independently unsupervised Good computer and keyboard skills to use excel Good communication skills both written and verbal Audit experience Presentation skills Counselling skills Qualifications Essential RGN or equivalent HCPC qualification BSc or equivalent qualification in profession Advanced Clinical Assessment skills ENB 998 Teaching and assessing or equivalent Independent non medical prescriber V300 Level 7 Heart Failure specific qualification Qualified for 5 years with 2 years cardiac nursing experience Evidence of CPD at Level 7 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 CSH Surrey Address Walton Community Hospital Rodney Road Walton-on-thames Surrey KT12 3LD Employer's website https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)