Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Heart Failure)
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, EX314JB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-26-0074 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post holder will be predominantly based within the acute heart failure team at North Devon District Hospital, providing specialist HF care for inpatients but there is opportunity for outpatient, telephone and community follow up too. As the service is an integrated heart failure service, the post holder will be asked to work flexibly across sites and different elements of service provision. The role encompasses diagnosis, symptom management, optimising treatment, supporting patient self-monitoring, education, and delivery of effective palliative care. There is a huge emphasis on multi-disciplinary working and the post holder will benefit from taking part in cross site clinical multi-disciplinary meetings. This is a hugely rewarding job in a welcoming forward-thinking team. We invite applications from registered nurses or pharmacists who have a passion for heart failure, a strong work ethic, and who are kind and motivated. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player but who is also able to work autonomously. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Poppy Brooks, Lead Clinical Nurse, Heart Failure, North Devon on poppy.brooks@nhs.net 01271 335945 As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.