Cardiology Senior Nurse- Heart Failure

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 November 2026

Please note:

at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

The Community Cardiology Team provides a specialist service for adults with complex cardiac conditions across Medway, with a particular focus on heart failure. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated clinician to join our specialist nursing team and help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with chronic cardiac conditions requiring ongoing specialist management. You will build effective relationships with patients and their families, promoting self-management, independence and understanding of their condition.

The role is primarily clinic based, providing specialist assessment and follow-up care. There may also be opportunities to visit patients in their own homes when clinically indicated, ensuring care is tailored to individual needs. As travel is required across the service area, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. Please note that a vehicle is not provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people living with heart failure, supporting improved outcomes and quality of life.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom
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You will manage a dedicated caseload of patients with heart failure, providing expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Using your specialist knowledge, you will identify patient needs, monitor disease progression and ensure timely interventions that support effective management of complex cardiac conditions.

A key aspect of the role will be delivering personalised health education and lifestyle advice to patients and carers. You will empower individuals to better understand their condition, recognise changes in symptoms and take an active role in managing their health. Through proactive support and monitoring, you will help reduce symptom burden, minimise the risk of further cardiac events and contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions.

Working collaboratively with GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals, you will assist in optimising medical management and treatment plans. You will contribute to service development, maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with evidence-based practice and national guidance. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while providing exceptional care to patients with complex cardiac needs.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment.

Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about…