Job summary If you are a dynamic Nurse with experience in Cardiology and Heart Failure, we'd love to hear from you. Kingston Hospital's Heart Failure team is being developed, to help care for the increasing needs of our local population. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit an innovative and dedicated Cardiology Nurse Specialist, to continue to develop our excellent service. This would involve working closely with Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiology CNS'. The post holder will help to provide a hospital based heart failure service which will encompass heart failure clinics, in-patient reviews, appropriate referral to community services, collaboration with the cardiology team and the bigger hospital community. The successful applicant will be expected to manage a caseload of patients, offering education and support in the management of Heart Failure. You will be expected to work autonomously and will be part of a wider team of cardiac specialist nurses, currently leading services across the cardiac spectrum at Kingston Hospital and in the Community. We welcome applications from people enthusiastic about heart failure. We are keen to recruit the right person for this job, if you would like to apply, but feel that you don't meet all of the criteria, please contact us to discuss further. About us Developmentand staff wellbeing Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards. Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum pro rata incl outer hcas Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 396-6922234-GO-PB Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached - Informal visits are encouraged, and these can be arranged by contacting Nicola Howell or Rebecca Lloyd via email : nhowell1nhs.net or rlloyd1nhs.net or call 020 8934 6453 Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached - Informal visits are encouraged, and these can be arranged by contacting Nicola Howell or Rebecca Lloyd via email : nhowell1nhs.net or rlloyd1nhs.net or call 020 8934 6453 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Evidence of advanced assessment skills, training and competence Experience Essential Relevant experience in relation to management of cardiac patients Desirable Previous critical care experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Evidence of advanced assessment skills, training and competence Experience Essential Relevant experience in relation to management of cardiac patients Desirable Previous critical care experience 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)