Paediatric Dental/ENT Clinical Nurse Specialist Pre assessment - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals

Description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 nurse to apply for the position of Cardiology /Heart Failure Nurse Specialist This post adds to the current complement of clinical nurse specialists in cardiology at UCLH, within the Medical Specialties Division.

The post holder will predominately work in heart failure but will be expected to work closely with colleagues throughout cardiology and provide cover for CNS activities in the acute medical unit (AMU) and the out-patient department. Within the heart failure service, the CNS will aim to contribute to improved outcomes for patients with Heart Failure and those at risk of Cardiovascular Disease. These goals will be addressed through meticulous clinical management, patient education, research, audit and professional activities within local and national guidelines and the Clinical Governance Framework.

The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner with full clinical accountability for a caseload and be a recognised clinical leader in this area of work. Clinical duties will be undertaken with close collaboration with the cardiology consultants charged with delivering that service, from heart failure, acute cardiology to low-risk chest pain clinic services.

Main duties of the job

The post will require team working with professionals from nursing, medical and allied professions within primary and secondary care and third sector organisations. The post holder will be expected to provide support to patients, their carers and community staff by contributing to education aiming to raise understanding of heart failure and enable individuals to fully contribute to the management of their medical problems.

This post requires a five-day week commitment ( without night, weekend or bank holiday working.

Working for our organisation

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:

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.