Heart Failure Nurse Specialist (Band 6/7)
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Skipton, BD23 2RJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9423-26-0027 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using advanced clinical assessment skills. Monitor clinical status symptoms before initiating and following medication changes, adjusting care as appropriate. Review patients medication regimens to ensure safe, effective pharmacotherapy. Assess suitability for devices and cardiology interventions, referring to cardiology services where appropriate. Provide palliative and supportive care, including sensitive discussions around prognosis and advanced care planning. Patient & Carer Support Deliver personalised education and selfmanagement advice to patients and carers. Promote lifestyle changes and signpost to relevant services based on individual needs. Ensure timely communication and act as a point of contact for patients and carers. Service Responsibilities Lead on incorporating evidencebased practice into holistic heart failure management. Organise and prioritise workload according to clinical need and service demand. Support the triage of new referrals and advise administrative staff as required. Participate in MDT meetings to optimise health outcomes and resource utilisation. Monitor, audit and evaluate the service to ensure high standards of care and improved outcomes. Contribute to heart failure education for primary and community care teams. Support the development of colleagues through mentoring, preceptorship and clinical leadership. Leadership and Professional Responsibilities Act as an expert resource for healthcare professionals and others involved in heart failure management. Support service and policy development and in collaboration with the Team Leader. Work closely with regional partners, including the West Yorkshire Heart Failure Cardiac Network, to meet local and national targets. Maintain and develop specialist knowledge through CPD and reflective practice.