Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 July 2026

An exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Heart Failure Service at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group to support the heart failure service on the Royal Liverpool Site on a 37.5 hour basis over 7 days. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will support band 7 clinical nurse specialists within the current team.

The role involves close collaboration with the heart failure multidisciplinary team, providing patient education, supporting symptom management and reducing unnecessary hospital admission, while maximizing quality of life. Flexibility and awareness of heart failure are essential in a proactive, dynamic, and committed team environment.

• Review and assess patients with heart failure
• Administer intravenous medication
• Care and maintenance of vascular access devices
• Perform peripheral cannulation
• Check daily weight and assess improvements in leg swelling and symptoms
• Signpost or refer to other community or acute services
• Order, take, and review blood samples and investigations
• Communicate within the MDT and with external organisations
• Manage and organise referrals
• Record data into the service database

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, which was formed on 1 November 2024 from the joining of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.

Perform specialist assessment of patients’ care needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and skills. Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and carers. Perform point‑of‑care blood tests, review and interpret results and raise concerns. Be a specialist in peripheral venous cannulation. Identify opportunities to promote health education and informed choice for patients and their families. Maintain accurate and legible patient records in line with Trust policy and Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.

Recognise changes in patient condition that may require intervention by others and refer appropriately. Support and encourage the multidisciplinary team in resolving patient problems through innovative case‑management models. Deliver training to patients, carers and staff in hospital settings regarding IV therapy and IV access. Work within the NMCs Scope of Professional Conduct.

• Registered Nurse / Midwife / AHP
• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• ECDL

• Clinical experience
• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• Participation in research

• Teaching and assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Evidence of audit and change‑management ability
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Diplomatic
• Assertive and confident
• Recognition of own limitations
• Able to travel between sites
• Flexible

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no prior convictions.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust