Senior Heart Failure Specialist Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 February 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: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stok - On Trent, ST4 6QG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9205-26-0233 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Leadership Deliver expert nursing assessment, intervention, and management for patients referred for specialist heart failure care. Act as a key point of contact for patients, families, carers, and staff, offering clinical advice, education, and support. Work autonomously within scope of practice, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. Lead on the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, protocols, and care pathways. Promote safe, effective clinical practice and contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives. Governance and Risk Management Maintain compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Participate in and lead risk assessments, ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, investigated, and managed appropriately. Lead reflective discussions and disseminate learning from incidents to improve practice. Support continuous quality improvement and assurance through audits, data analysis, and service evaluations. Education, Training, and Staff Development Act as a clinical educator and mentor, supporting the development of nursing and multidisciplinary staff. Deliver formal and informal education sessions, seminars, and training programmes aligned with clinical standards and protocols. Ensure a supportive learning environment for pre- and post-registration learners. Contribute to the development of education and training standards within the specialist field. Service Development and Innovation Contribute to and lead service improvement initiatives, audits, and accreditation processes. Undertake literature reviews and support the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds, and case discussions to enhance integrated care. Promote collaborative working across organisational and professional boundaries to improve patient pathways. Resource and Workload Management Manage own caseload and prioritise workload effectively, identifying capacity and escalating pressures as needed. Support the development of the heart failure nursing team in response to changing patient needs and service demands. Contribute to the development and use of information systems for clinical audit, reporting, and service planning. Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment and ensure equipment is used and maintained appropriately. Patient Experience and Communication Lead on initiatives to capture and respond to patient feedback, ensuring concerns and complaints are addressed promptly. Chair and participate in multidisciplinary forums, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up. Foster open, effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders. Promote patient and public involvement in service planning and evaluation. Research and Evidence-Based Practice Apply research findings to improve clinical practice and patient care. Support or lead clinical trials and research projects within the specialist area. Identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to the development of new models of care. Professional Responsibilities Maintain NMC registration and engage in ongoing professional development and revalidation. Participate in the appraisal process and support the appraisal and development of others. Actively contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence within the team and wider organisation.