Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Heart Failure Service at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation NHS Trust based on the Royal Site. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a cohesive management programme for patients with heart failure in line with local and national guidelines. The service will operate 7 days per week and requires flexibility working within an evolving proactive, dynamic and committed multidisciplinary Heart failure Team



Essential elements of the role also include assessing, planning and the implementation of holistic packages of care to patients and their carer's who have a diagnosis of Heart Failure. Working as an autonomous non-medical prescriber.you will provide timely optimization of evidence based treatment and therapies.



The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills and be able to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.



Perform specialist assessment of patients care needs, plan, implement and

evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.

Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment,

planning and evaluation.

Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients

within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and

discharge arrangements.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers /

relatives.

Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required

information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care

delivery.

Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others

and refer on as appropriate.

To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient

problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.

To lead the specialist contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards

of patient care.

To lead the specialist contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead

clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of

patient care



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.



We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.



UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.



For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.



Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.



For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page .



Admission prevention through care co-ordination identifying factors, which impact on quality of life such as, co-morbidities, psychological and social issues.



Symptom control across the continuum of care and advance care planning.



Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.

Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.



Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality).



Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.



Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.



Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.



Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.



To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care.



To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care.



Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the Work closely with GPs, hospital doctors and community nurses, as well as other local hospitals and hospices, to support our patients and those important to them.



Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth specialist clinical

knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers /

relatives.

Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.



Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.



Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the matron, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans.



Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

Lead consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.



Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and

others and promote best practice in the ward area.



Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including

promoting "no blame" cultures in order that near misses and incidents are

reported.



Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants.



Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.



Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate

boundaries to enhance and support the patient's journey.