Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Heart Failure Specialist Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals living with heart failure, both in the hospital and community settings. As part of a dynamic team, you will assess, manage, and support patients through their treatment journey, providing education and advice on heart failure management, symptom control, and lifestyle changes. You will work collaboratively with cardiologists, medical staff, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care plans and improve patient outcomes. We are looking for a compassionate, experienced nurse with a passion for heart failure care, who is keen to expand their clinical skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established, patient-focused service, making a significant impact on the lives of people with heart failure. Main duties of the job Lead clinical care for a caseload of heart failure patients, using specialist skills to assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment, while advising clinicians and GPs. Monitor progress to ensure optimal treatment and improved quality of life. Interpret investigations such as ECG, Echocardiographs, NTproBNP, Chest Xray to make a diagnosis of Heart Failure. Work alongside the Virtual Ward team to deliver an IV at home diuretic therapy service/ Heart Failure virtual ward. Work alongside our community practitioners to deliver a community-based service for patients with a diagnosis of heart failure. Provide an Ambulatory Heart Failure Clinic service Provide support and education to patients, families, and carers on heart failure diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, promoting self-management and enhancing quality of life. Accountable for own professional actions and clinical decisions, acting as an advanced independent practitioner/decision maker. Ensure efficient delivery of the heart failure service. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams by attending MDT meetings Provide palliative care and end of life support to patients with end stage heart failure. Plan workload with the service lead to meet patient needs. Review daily service workload and adjust team responsibilities as needed. Handle daily clinical triage of new heart failure referrals. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources available to the heart failure service About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-COMM-6761404 Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Lead clinical care for a caseload of heart failure patients, using specialist skills to assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment, while advising clinicians and GPs. Monitor progress to ensure optimal treatment and improved quality of life. Interpret investigations such as ECG, Echocardiographs, NTproBNP, Chest Xray to make a diagnosis of Heart Failure for both inpatients and outpatient diagnostic patients. As part of the role; you will also be working alongside the Virtual Ward team to deliver an IV at home diuretic therapy service/ Heart Failure virtual ward. Work alongside our community practitioners to deliver a community-based service for patients with a diagnosis of heart failure. Provide an Ambulatory Heart Failure Clinic service Provide support and education to patients, families, and carers on heart failure diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, promoting self-management and enhancing quality of life.. Accountable for own professional actions and clinical decisions, acting as an advanced independent practitioner/decision maker. Ensure efficient delivery of the heart failure service, adapting to demand and overseeing rotation and coverage of clinics, home visits, inreach, and patient education programs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams by attending MDT with teams across hospital and community settings attending. Provide palliative care and end of life support to patients with end stage heart failure. Plan workload with the service lead to meet patient needs and ensure adequate team coverage, minimizing gaps due to leave or training through advanced planning. Review daily service workload and adjust team responsibilities as needed, including accommodating changes in working patterns. Handle daily clinical triage of new heart failure referrals, ensuring compliance with referral criteria and supporting the administration team. Accountable for organising own workload within working hours, prioritising according to clinical need, urgency and appropriateness. Ability to change planned work to meet changes in service demand/priority at short notice. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources available to the heart failure service. Job description Job responsibilities Lead clinical care for a caseload of heart failure patients, using specialist skills to assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment, while advising clinicians and GPs. Monitor progress to ensure optimal treatment and improved quality of life. Interpret investigations such as ECG, Echocardiographs, NTproBNP, Chest Xray to make a diagnosis of Heart Failure for both inpatients and outpatient diagnostic patients. As part of the role; you will also be working alongside the Virtual Ward team to deliver an IV at home diuretic therapy service/ Heart Failure virtual ward. Work alongside our community practitioners to deliver a community-based service for patients with a diagnosis of heart failure. Provide an Ambulatory Heart Failure Clinic service Provide support and education to patients, families, and carers on heart failure diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, promoting self-management and enhancing quality of life.. Accountable for own professional actions and clinical decisions, acting as an advanced independent practitioner/decision maker. Ensure efficient delivery of the heart failure service, adapting to demand and overseeing rotation and coverage of clinics, home visits, inreach, and patient education programs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams by attending MDT with teams across hospital and community settings attending. Provide palliative care and end of life support to patients with end stage heart failure. Plan workload with the service lead to meet patient needs and ensure adequate team coverage, minimizing gaps due to leave or training through advanced planning. Review daily service workload and adjust team responsibilities as needed, including accommodating changes in working patterns. Handle daily clinical triage of new heart failure referrals, ensuring compliance with referral criteria and supporting the administration team. Accountable for organising own workload within working hours, prioritising according to clinical need, urgency and appropriateness. Ability to change planned work to meet changes in service demand/priority at short notice. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources available to the heart failure service. Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years cardiology experience Education Essential Post registration qualification Communication and Interpersonal skills Essential Excellent Communication skills Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years cardiology experience Education Essential Post registration qualification Communication and Interpersonal skills Essential Excellent Communication skills 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)