Job Summary
To assess patients admitted to St George's with heart failure following an appropriate referral or through actively monitoring for admissionsof patients with suspected heart failure. To provide evidence based specialistcardiology nursing care to all patients. To support innovation and ensure quality isembedded into daily practice.
Main duties of the job
To work as a specialist practitioner using advanced skills to effectively deliver an expert nursing service to patients with a diagnosis of heart failure.To be able to work both individually and as part of the multidisciplinary teamTo assess patients admitted to St George's with heart failure following anappropriate referral or through actively monitoring for admissions of patients with suspected heart failure.To manage a caseload of patients/clientsTo ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported byproviding clinical and social supportTo assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelinesTo establish clear lines of communication within the heart failure team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patientsTo link with healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate thecare of this group of people in the acute and community settings.? To work with the team to develop the Heart Failure Unit philosophy and models ofcare to ensure that all policies and procedures are evidence based, implemented and embedded and to lead on the development of nursing practice.To assess the effectiveness of current practices within the Heart Failure Unit and work with the team to introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care
About Us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
11 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
200-7377032-GO-VA
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification is attached which outlines the full role and responsibilities of the post holder
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification is attached which outlines the full role and responsibilities of the post holder
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RN
- First Degree
- Relevant post registration training and education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Understanding of the current Heart Failure guidelines and its implications.
- Ability to work within and contribute to a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Understanding of the current Heart Failure guidelines and its implications.
- Ability to work within and contribute to a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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