Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the heart failure team on a fixed term basis.
You will be providing integrated heart failure specialist care across the community and within hospital, working to diagnose, treat effectively and reduce hospital admissions amongst our patient population.
Main duties of the job Main duties include assessment of patients, gathering of clinical information and making decisions regarding care.
From the point of diagnosis, education and support for patients and families is essential.
We work as an evolving team, constantly looking for ways to work more effectively and offer optimal care to our patients by working dynamically with multidisciplinary groups.
We also offer education for internal and external staff groups.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
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We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
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Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification VALUES Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first.
Drives service improvements.
Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Treats all with compassion and kindness.
Ensures everyone feels valued.
Consults others and listens to their views/opinions.
Enables others to take the initiative EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered General Nurse - Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Cardiology experience ENB 998/ Mentorship Course Post registration Cardiac Specialist Heart Failure qualification Desirable Working towards a degree Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
Advanced Life Support Course (or willing to work towards) Substantial experience in delivering community based cardiac care Assessment and diagnostic experience and qualification or willing to work towards.
EXPERIENCE Essential Evidence of continued professional development related to cardiology.
Experience of managing Heart Failure conditions Evidence of ability to measure and evaluate outcomes of audits of cardiology patients A significant contribution to practice and service development.
Desirable Evidence of effective budget and resource management Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change