Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiology/heart failure nurse to cover a maternity leave for 12 months.
We are looking to recruit someone who is driven, enthusiastic and innovative with sufficient experience in the care and management of patients with heart failure.
Flexibility across the cardiology specialism will be required to support services and provide cross cover.
Main duties of the job
Fundamental to the role is working closely with the Heart Failure Consultants and the wider cardiology and medical teams and ward staff. Regular multidisciplinary team meetings, plus working alongside consultant colleagues, will provide the post holder with ongoing access to expertise and clinical support. Clinical duties include heart failure in-patient reviews and undertaking outpatient clinics twice weekly.
These duties will be undertaken in close collaboration with cardiology consultants and the advanced nurse practitioner. We invite potential applicants to read the enclosed job description.
This is a fixed term contract and requires a five-day week commitment (37.5hr) without night, weekend, or bank holiday working.We highly suggest getting in touch for an informal discussion or visit on site.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Date posted
21 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa354,320 to xc2xa360,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-5945
Job locations
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant post-registration programme
• Significant relevant post registration experience in same specialty (HLP2), (FO)

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessment programme
• Completed/completing Masters Degree (HLP2) (FO)
• Non-medical Independent and supplementary Prescribing Masters Level 7. experience in same specialty (HLP1), (SO)
• Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (HLP1), (SO)
• Leadership development programme (HLP2)
• Management development programme (HLP2)

Clinical Practice
Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
• Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services (HLP2)
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively (HLP1) / autonomously (HLP2)
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice

Education / Research
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
• Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice (HLP2)
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor

Desirable

• Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
• Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
• Published articles / poster presentations

Leadership
Essential

• Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
• Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
• Effective Communicator,in writing,verbally & electronically

Other Requirements
Essential

• Ability to manage change

Desirable

• Previous experience in budgetary management
• Experience in developing service strategies

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant post-registration programme
• Significant relevant post registration experience in same specialty (HLP2), (FO)

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessment programme
• Completed/completing Masters Degree (HLP2) (FO)
• Non-medical Independent and supplementary Prescribing Masters Level 7. experience in same specialty (HLP1), (SO)
• Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (HLP1), (SO)
• Leadership development programme (HLP2)
• Management development programme (HLP2)

Clinical Practice
Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
• Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services (HLP2)
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively (HLP1) / autonomously (HLP2)
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice

Education / Research
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
• Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice (HLP2)
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor

Desirable

• Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
• Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
• Published articles / poster presentations

Leadership
Essential

• Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
• Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
• Effective Communicator,in writing,verbally & electronically

Other Requirements
Essential

• Ability to manage change

Desirable

• Previous experience in budgetary management
• Experience in developing service strategies