We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• History taking and physical assessment of heart failure patients. If you don't have this qualification, there is the opportunity to complete the history taking and physical assessment course as part of development and competencies.
• Treating and managing the signs and symptoms of the syndrome of heart failure and providing advise and education to patients and colleagues.
• Developing autonomous decision making skills in relation to an extended scope of practice and multidisciplinary team working.
• Role modelling to junior team members by sharing skills, providing education and working collaboratively across care groups and between primary and secondary care.
• Effective and compassionate communication. Ideally they will have an advanced communication qualification, knowing that they will often need to engage in important conversations with patients and their families and carers.
• Providing care across sites, meaning a driving license and access to a vehicle is necessary.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.

Desirable criteria

• Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Change Management, clinical practice development

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together