Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our community based team of Heart Failure Specialist Nurses delivering advanced practice care to patients with chronic heart failure in the Harrogate and Rural District Area.

At Band 7 the post holder will have at least 2 years experience of managing chronic heart failure patients and have completed a Heart Failure module. They will also be an Independent Prescriber.

We would also welcome applications from candidates who are willing to undertake these courses and gain experience who would join our team in a developmental role as a Band 6 HFSN with a clear competency framework to work towards Band 7.

The post holder will manage/work towards managing an identified group of patients with complex health and social care needs, using a case management model. They will have/develop highly specialist nursing knowledge and advanced skill to proactively manage patients with Heart Failure, to improve the quality, experience and choice about their care enabling them to remain at home longer.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liz Corbett Job title: HFSN Team Lead Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01423557771