Heart Failure Specialist Nurse (Virtual Ward)

An exciting band 6 opportunity for registered nurses who have experience in cardiology has arisen in our heart failure virtual ward which is part of Dudley Heart Failure Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of patients with heart failure over a 7 day service. This may also include in\-reaching into hospital in order to provide a seamless service.

This will involve direct face to face and virtual monitoring to provide acute patient management with a confirmed heart failure diagnosis in the community setting rather than hospital. The virtual ward will be a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care that is enabled by technology. Patients will be admitted onto the virtual ward on a case by case basis for up to a 14 day period.

The service aim is to facilitate a reduction in patient length of stay; a reduction of hospital admissions/readmissions and assist early discharge from hospital by expediting safe and timely pro\-active support.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive clinical assessment and care aimed at improving quality of life, supporting and empowering patients and their carers to manage their condition

The post holder will work as a specialist practitioner within the Dudley Heart Failure Team Virtual Ward, assisting in the provision of a comprehensive service to an allocated caseload of patients with Chronic Heart Failure. This may also include in\-reaching into hospital and out\-reaching in the Community in order to provide a seamless service.

T he service is provided 7 days including bank holidays. The aim is to facilitate a reduction in patient length of stay; a reduction of hospital admissions/readmissions and assist early discharge from hospital by expediting safe and timely pro\-active support.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive clinical assessment and care of patients admitted on the Virtual Ward. This is aimed at improving quality of life, supporting and empowering patients and their carers to manage their condition .

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work\-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no\-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information \- inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning \& OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

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