Heart Failure Specialist Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

Assess patients using clinical skills and knowledge to make a clinical judgement on condition and discuss treatment plan with clinical colleagues Work as a specialist practitioner, providing support and advice relevant to patient care and treatment/ management plan Utilise analytical and judgement skills in the implementation of agreed protocols Effectively deal with complaints from patients and relatives Effectively deal with sensitive issues and upset patients and relatives Analyse clinical information through detailed patient assessment Analyse audit data and research, relating it to practice Make judgements and recommendations about clinical nursing practice Comply with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and report any incidents/accidents and near misses in accordance with the Trust Policy Communicate with medical staff and other health professionals regarding patient conditions and clinical care plan, disseminating this information to the wider clinical team Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background Encourage and support patients to take an active part in their own care Communicate with staff at all levels to motivate and advise on achieving high standards of care Maintain effective links with specialist nurses, utilising their skills and knowledge Regularly give presentations to groups for education and training Represent the specialism/clinical area at appropriate forums, cascading information both up and down the organisation Support relatives to take part in the care and welfare of the patient Demonstrate a caring, nurturing attitude at all times with patients, carers and relatives Actively participate in professional forums including ward/departmental meetings and multi professional meetings Actively participate in the planning, organisation and implementation of individual patient care Plan short term adjustments to own workload depending on priorities and staffing Support the planning and implementation of audits to meet the needs of reviews, service development and improvements Carry out audit of compliance with protocols/care pathways

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