Cardiology Specialist Nurse (Band 6) - Heart Failure Expert

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Band 6 Cardiology Specialist Nurse to join its cross-site team. This role involves providing expert nursing care for patients with heart conditions and contributes to the development of heart failure services across North Cumbria. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to undertake further training. This position offers part-time hours, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Free confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with substantial post-registration experience in cardiology.
• Willingness to undertake further training and assessments.
• Strong understanding of heart failure management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient case load in hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to the education and training of healthcare staff.
• Participate in data collection for heart failure audits.

Skills

Flexible approach to working patterns

Well-developed communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Motivating staff and patients

Education

Registered nurse

NCM code of professional conduct

Specialist Heart Failure course

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Band 6 Cardiology Specialist Nurse to join its cross-site team. This role involves providing expert nursing care for patients with heart conditions and contributes to the development of heart failure services across North Cumbria. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to undertake further training. This position offers part-time hours, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements.