Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

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To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care To contribute to the delivery and development of the Heart Failure service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to Heart Failure Services and as set out in the NMC Code To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner To work as senior member of a clinical team, in the provision of Heart Failure Services To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with Heart Failure to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies To manage own case load of patients and independently review patients in clinic setting with Heart Failure. Support the provision of Heart Failureknowledge and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion The post holder will be a senior member of the team who provides high quality specialist Heart Failure Care. 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 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