Clinical Nurse Specialist - Heart Function

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Heart Function

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust – Truro, TR1 3LJ

Reference number: 156‑7613969 | Date posted: 19 December 2025 | Salary: £38,682 – £54,710 a year (pro rata) | Pay scheme:
Agenda for change |

Contract:

Permanent | Working pattern:
Part‑time | Band:
Band 6

Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that benefits from early diagnosis and evidence‑based management. The Royal Cornwall Hospital Heart Function Nursing Service provides clinical management advice for patients admitted acutely with a primary diagnosis of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD). The service fully participates in the National Heart Failure Audit and delivers:

• 52‑week a year in‑patient cover for patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of heart failure
• Education and advice on pharmacological, non‑pharmacological and complex device management to patients and MDT members
• Diagnostic, two‑ and six‑week referral to review rapid access heart‑function clinic (NICE pathway)
• Out‑patient elective DC cardioversion and associated follow‑up
• Follow‑up clinics for complex or high‑risk heart‑failure patients requiring close monitoring or medication optimisation

• Provide clinical management advice and education to patients admitted with LVSD and related conditions
• Deliver pharmacological, non‑pharmacological and device‑management advice in line with best practice guidelines
• Coordinate referrals to rapid‑access heart‑function clinics and attend assessments
• Conduct out‑patient DC cardioversion procedures and manage post‑procedure care
• Run follow‑up clinics for high‑risk patients and optimise medication regimens
• Participate in audit and research activities related to heart failure care
• Deliver presentations and “priorities of care” scenarios during interviews where requested

• NMC registration
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake
• Completion or commitment to undertake extended‑role scope competencies such as DC cardioversion (including ALS)

• Master’s level education or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• University qualification in the specialty
• Teaching, assessment or mentoring qualifications
• Managerial experience or experience leading a team

• Recent relevant nursing experience within the specialty
• Audit or research experience
• Teaching and education experience

• Experience caring for patients with a heart‑failure diagnosis

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Flexible working may be offered; sponsorship possibilities exist but are not guaranteed.

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