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Job Description Job Title: Heart Failure Specialist Nurse Department: Specialist Services Responsible to: Assistant Director of South Locality Reports to: Modern Matron South Locality Band: 7 Base: Dereham Hospital, Dereham Norfolk Aims of Position To develop and deliver a specialist nursing and support service across the care pathway. The development for working practices in the management of heart failure with other providers of Health and Social Services across the statutory and voluntary sector. Liaison with supportive and palliative care agencies in order to develop services for people with heart failure, including a programme for day care and education. Supporting the improvement of Standards of Care for people with heart failure, in line with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for Chronic Heart Failure. Main Duties and Responsibilities To accept referrals and manage a patient caseload according to agreed guidelines. To maintain a database of heart failure patients’ according to agreed guidelines. To initiate and titrate beta-blockers and other evidence based medications in a clinic setting under the direction of the Consultant Cardiologist. To provide an expert resource for Primary Health Care Teams to provide care and support for people with heart failure. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) in order to develop the care pathway for people with heart failure, including supportive and palliative care. To assist in the provision of training and education for patients, carers and professionals to develop the skills required to manage heart failure effectively. Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical Practice To give direct expert nursing care in speciality area, in a variety of settings, in line with local and national guidelines. To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice in line with local and national guidelines. To initiate and titrate evidence based medications under the direction of the Consultant Cardiologist, using locally agreed patient group directives. To maintain own levels of clinical competence. To promote and facilitate research and evidence based practice in heart failure nursing. To assist in establishing, implementing and monitoring a care pathway for heart failure patients, including rehabilitation and lifestyle changes. To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals. Education To provide information about heart failure to people with the disease, including its treatment and symptom management. To provide information to healthcare professionals about heart failure, its treatment and symptom management at practice level and as part of education programme. Maintain links with other Heart Failure Nurse Specialists and networks in order to learn and share examples of good practice. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional profile. Research & Development May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing. Safeguarding Clause Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Infection Control Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems with regard to this to their managers. All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors. To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed. To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order. To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management. General All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the Trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients. Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the Trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification. The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role. Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace. The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times. Post Holder’s Signature …………………………………………….. Manager’s Signature …………………………………………….. Date Job Description Agreed …………………………………………….. PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Band: Heart Failure Nurse 7 ESSENTIAL Registration in adult nursing QUALIFICATIONS Post-registration qualification & KNOWLEDGE relating to Cardiovascular Disease Post-registration teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Up to date relevant clinical EXPERIENCE experience Able to demonstrate management skills and experience Excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge or change management Good knowledge of NHS and Social Care structures and policy (most notably NSF for CHD.) Able to demonstrate examples of innovative practice Ability to work effectively within a SKILLS number of different teams, demonstrating facilitative leadership skills Committed to developing clinical practice Interested in research and evidence-based practice Holder of a full and valid UK Driver’s License with access to a vehicle Self motivated and directed PERSONAL Confident in own ability whilst QUALITIES acknowledging limitations Forward thinking Able to communicate effectively using the English Language DESIRABLE To have or be working towards first or higher degree