Job Purpose To manage a caseload of patients with complex Heart Failure, using evidence-based practice and patient centred goals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To support the Heart Failure Advanced Nurse Practitioners (HF ANP) with titration clinics, undertaking basic assessments to support clinical decision making for medicines optimisation. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team with the aim of preventing admission, supporting effective discharge, and providing ongoing care for patients with Chronic Heart Failure within the community. To undertake a key worker role, co-ordinating multidisciplinary care as appropriate. To provide expert support, advice, and education to raise awareness of the needs of patients with Chronic Heart Failure. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with access to advice and support from senior colleagues The post holder will be an active team participant and willing to undergo the required training and development to support succession planning within the service. Clinical/Service Specific Responsibilities Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Act as a role model in expert practice facilitating and supporting the delivery of effective patient care using innovation and engagement to promote best possible outcomes. Plan and develop appropriate management care plans for individual patients or client groups, with guidance and support from the HF ANPs. Identify and promote areas for practice development with the HF ANP, including guidelines and procedures to support the delivery of care, ensuring that all care is evidenced based. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including management of patients in your care. To organise the caseload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to ensure co-ordinated service. To maintain patient records in line with the practice Record Keeping policy. Provide advice to patients and professionals and liaise with the community services for provision of palliative care packages. Promote better understanding of cardiac conditions for patients, their families and carers, and other agencies involved with the patients through education, support, and counselling. Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team. Ensure that standards of care and treatment are maintained, in line with National Guidance (NICE) European Guidelines, local guidelines and policies. Responsible for the effective use of resources. Responsible for safe use of equipment. Deal with complaints in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with practice policy Attend Home Visits to help patients within the community HR, Training and Development Responsibilities Attend training, study days, and share this learning with the team. To act as an education resource for staff of all disciplines within the health community. Maintain own competencies to practice and ensure current profile folder and registration with appropriate professional body is maintained. Be aware of and adhere to HR polices. To participate in clinical supervision and understand when it may be necessary to access advice and support from senior colleagues, peers, and lead consultants. To participate in the Practices annual Appraisal process. To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so. Participate in networks with other heart failure nurses locally and further afield. Research and Service Evaluation The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. Quality and Patient Safety Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory / best practice guidelines. Infection Control - To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection. Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Practice incident reporting policy, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence. To contribute to the identification, management, and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility. To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety, and patient experience. To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors, and staff. General Responsibilities To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area. To comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To comply at all times with Whaddon Healthcares Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients, and Trust business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended.