University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Permanent and 1 year fixed term Band 6 Heart Failure Nurse Specialist at UHS. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Heart Failure Nurse Specialist to join the Inpatient/In-reach team. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UHS Heart Failure Team is a specialist multidisciplinary team that provides care and management of patients with heart failure within UHS as well as in the community in Southampton and South West Hampshire. The team comprises of Specialist Nurses, Cardiology Consultants, a Palliative Care Consultant and a Pharmacist. We work collaboratively with colleagues across care groups within UHS and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care to improve prognosis, symptoms and quality of life. Ideally, the candidate will have experience of working in Cardiology and have a history taking and physical examination qualification. This is not essential, however, and training can be undertaken. Phlebotomy skills are desirable. Demonstrable clinical competence, excellent communication skills and a team ethos are essential. The nurses are hospital or community-based and have the opportunity to rotate between the two areas; therefore, a driving license and the ability to travel are essential. The role involves assessing, treating and educating heart failure patients on the ward as well as in an outpatient setting. This may be within UHS or Community clinics, therefore having the ability to travel across multiple sites is essential.
As well as face-to-face reviews, the service is developing the digital aspect of its care, building on the utilization of digital technologies, including the integration of My Medical Record to provide safe and effective care in up-titration of prognostic medications.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Communication
* Problem solving
* Leadership
* General IT skills
* Prioritisation
* Delegation
* Motivational
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
* Post registration qualification within area of speciality.
* Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
* Provide evidence of supporting/managing a range of learners in practice
* Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
* Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
* Understanding of personal accountability.
* Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
* Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
Desirable
* Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
* Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners/supporting challenges as needed
* Counselling qualification
* Palliative care course
* IT training
* Change Management, clinical practice development.
* Multidisciplinary team working.
* Interest in nurse-led care.
* Organisational/strategic awareness.
* Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
SO16 6YD
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