Heart Failure Specialist (Nurse/Pharmacist) - Lead Clinician

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Barnstaple is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Heart Failure. This permanent role offers competitive salary banding and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. The position requires non-medical prescribing and involves providing specialist care in a multi-disciplinary team setting. With a focus on patient education and flexible working hours, this is a rewarding career move for passionate healthcare professionals.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to occupational health services

Extensive staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 7 heart failure nurse or a clinical pharmacist.
• Competence in managing heart failure in patients.
• Ability to work across integrated services and locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist heart failure care for inpatients.
• Support outpatient and community follow-up.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary meetings and treatment planning.

Skills

Heart failure management

Non-medical prescribing

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Autonomous working

Education

Registered Nurse or Pharmacist

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Barnstaple is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Heart Failure. This permanent role offers competitive salary banding and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. The position requires non-medical prescribing and involves providing specialist care in a multi-disciplinary team setting. With a focus on patient education and flexible working hours, this is a rewarding career move for passionate healthcare professionals.