About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cardiology Nurse to join the Heart Failure Nurse Specialist team on a fixed-term or secondment basis at Salisbury District Hospital. The post holder will receive relevant training in order to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with heart failure across inpatient and outpatient settings. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse with relevant cardiology experience to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessment, treatment, and expert advice for patients admitted with a potential diagnosis of heart failure, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis, management, and discharge. Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments to develop individualised, evidence-based treatment and management plans for all patients. Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training Essential
Registered General Nurse (NMC) Mentorship, teaching, or assessment qualification Degree in nursing or a related health field or evidence of post-graduate study at degree / master's level
Desirable
Postgraduate training in Advanced History Taking and Physical Assessment Postgraduate Heart Failure module Advanced communication skills training Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience Essential
Cardiology experience Evidence of ongoing professional development within cardiology Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Previous experience as a Heart Failure Nurse Specialist Experience participating in audit activities
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal Competent IT skills for clinical and administrative tasks Ability to teach and deliver presentations Demonstrates motivation, innovation, and initiative
Desirable
Experience in change management Understanding of heart failure nursing service models and service delivery Ability to lead and motivate others
Other Job-Related Requirements Essential
Committed, flexible, and adaptable to service needs oActs as a positive role model with a professional and credible approach
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.
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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)