Job summary We are excited to create a new band 6 role to join our Heart failure specialist nurse to support and grow the service. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and committed to cardiology. We require a nurse with a cardiology background who can demonstrate experience in different settings. The successful candidate would be expected to provide expert support, advice and education to patients and their families. This would cover both inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation services and you would need to be able to undertake this in a group and individual setting. You would also be an expert resource to other health professionals across the multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, which are vital to the role and you would need to be able to demonstrate these at interview. We work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have good liaison both locally and regionally. We would also expect you to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service and fellow team members. Main duties of the job This role will be hospital based and provide both inpatient and outpatient care. The inpatient care would involve assessing acute admissions, providing clarity of diagnosis and supporting patients with heart Failure We work closely with other departments within the Trust and the cardiology team. About us There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 426-663-25MG Job locations The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the job role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the job role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Relevant post basic qualification in specialty: ENB 124, 254 or 249; Level 2 coronary care course or similar Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent Desirable Degree in Nursing or other relevant subject Experience Essential Good clinical experience in cardiac nursing Experience at Band 6 level in an acute cardiac setting Experience in developing practice in others through teaching and leading by example Evidence of enhanced clinical practice Evidence of multiprofessional working Desirable Experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation services Experience of working with other health care sectors e.g. PCT Experience in participating in clinical audit, research or benchmarking Experience of using IT to support clinical practice Evidence of undertaking teaching to colleagues in informal and formal settings Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of good interpersonal skills Reliable and adaptable Evidence of being able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to influence change Knowledge and Understanding Essential Demonstrable evidence of continuing personal and professional development Demonstrable understanding of professional accountability and compliance with clinical governance Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Relevant post basic qualification in specialty: ENB 124, 254 or 249; Level 2 coronary care course or similar Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent Desirable Degree in Nursing or other relevant subject Experience Essential Good clinical experience in cardiac nursing Experience at Band 6 level in an acute cardiac setting Experience in developing practice in others through teaching and leading by example Evidence of enhanced clinical practice Evidence of multiprofessional working Desirable Experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation services Experience of working with other health care sectors e.g. PCT Experience in participating in clinical audit, research or benchmarking Experience of using IT to support clinical practice Evidence of undertaking teaching to colleagues in informal and formal settings Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of good interpersonal skills Reliable and adaptable Evidence of being able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to influence change Knowledge and Understanding Essential Demonstrable evidence of continuing personal and professional development Demonstrable understanding of professional accountability and compliance with clinical governance 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)