Total 112 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in King's Lynn, PE304ET

To promote and implement practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care for our neonates and their families. To provide support and guidance to staff. Support the nursing team with duties to ensure seamless running of the NICU. Work and communicate well with the multi-disciplinary team.

Applications from newly qualified nurses welcome. Part time and full time hours considered.

Clinical:

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.

Ensure standards of nursing practice are maintained.

Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.

To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.

To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.

To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure Infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures are followed and high standards are maintained.

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.

To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust policy.

To ensure that clinical records and documentation are maintained accurately.

To be competent in a role during emergency situations and providing support to other members of the team.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-arthospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.



Our new electronic patient record (EPR) willreplace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care atThe Queen Elizabeth Hospitaland beyond.



At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.



We are an ambitious organisationthat upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement,recentlydemonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspectionratingour services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, pridingourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

1. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. 2. To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme. 3. Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice. 4. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision. 5. Carry out the daily personal care of patients.

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.


The post holder will manage the day to day activities of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team. Ensuring that staff comply with IPC policies in order to reduce health care acquired infections. The postholder is responsible along with other members of the IPC team for prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Kings Lynn.

The post holder will provide advice and education to staff in order to promote best clinical practice across the QEH. They will provide advice and guidance to staff when required.

The post holder will participate in mandatory surveillance programmes. They will also be required to audit and monitor IPC practice using recognise audit tools, feeding back information and data to staff to improve IPC standards.

The post holder will support the Director of IPC (DIPC) and the Head of IPC in developing infection prevention and control strategy, ensuring engagement of ALL groups of staff, patients and external organisations where appropriate.

Officially deputise for the Head of IPC and, as such, have delegated authority for decision making. The post holder will have specific responsibility for managing some members of the IPC team providing clinical and professional leadership to ensure that the service meets the needs of the Trust.

Work autonomously within a wider health care team.

Work as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team actively participating in the collection, collating and analysis of surveillance data and clinical bench marking through an agreed program for infection prevention and control.

Develop and deliver complex risk assessments of patients infected/colonised with alert organisms or with confirmed or suspected infectious disease ensuring appropriate management to safeguard the wellbeing of others.

Provide IPC advice and support to all levels of staff promoting best practice.

Interpretation of laboratory reports, and conveyance of reports to clinical and non-clinical staff across the QEH.

Identify, investigate and monitor hazardous practices in relation to IPC, planning actions to minimise risks in accordance with best practice.

Participate in the investigation and control of outbreaks of infection and maintain accurate records.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

For further details about this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note: This vacancy is for Registered Nurses withfull NMC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.

We are looking for a Locum Band 6 Physiotherapist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Marham Medical Centre, in King's Lynn, Norfolk.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Essential Requirements -
• HCPC Registered.
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• 2 years post-graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders.
• Previously held Physiotherapist Band 6 role or equivalent.

About the role -
Rehabilitation in the Armed Forces is delivered in three types of treatment centre.

Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities (PCRFs):
Patients may be referred to see a physiotherapist at a PCRF which is normally based at Defence Primary Healthcare medical facilities. A physiotherapist will complete a detailed assessment within 10 working days of the first consultation and provide treatment and rehabilitation as required. Many PCRFs have an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor who can also provide injury-specific exercise therapy and advice on gradual return to fitness.

Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs):
If a condition cannot be managed at PCRF level, the Patient is referred to an RRU unit in the UK. The RRUs provide specialist assessment and opinion through a Multi-disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic staffed by specialist doctors, physiotherapists and ERIs. These clinics have access to a wide range of medical imaging to make an accurate diagnosis and work out a treatment plan, while also providing additional treatment options, such as pain management.

Stanford Hall - The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC):
The role of the DMRC is to provide Consultant led rehabilitation services and supports military patients with serious musculoskeletal injuries, neurological injuries and complex trauma. Their aim is to maximise functional capability and quality of life of its patients whether they are returning to military service or transitioning to civilian life.


About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MoD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this post
• Free blood tests and fitness-to-work certificates (if required)
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.

Please note that MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.

Sonderwell Staffing Solutions are seeking enthusiastic Nursery Assistants who can play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. You will support daily activities that promote learning and development, ensuring each child thrives. Your responsibilities may include: Assist in the planning and implementation of engaging activities and lessons. Support children during daily routines, including meals, naptime, and personal hygiene. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Observe and document children’s progress and developmental milestones. Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children. Collaborate with team members to enhance the overall nursery experience. As a Nursery Assistant each day is completely different! You will engage children in play-based learning activities, fostering their creativity and curiosity. Throughout the day, you will help with snack and mealtime routines, support nap times, and encourage social interactions among the children. You will observe their play and development, documenting milestones and providing feedback to parents. Each day will be filled with laughter, exploration, and the joy of watching young minds grow! Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare and have the skills to make a real impact? If you do, click the apply button! We provide competitive rates of pay and various shift patterns to suit, while working with a vibrant and friendly team. So if you would like to work for a fun and friendly agency who provides plenty of training and support, why not hit the apply button now. Benefits: Competitive rates of pay. Holiday (accrued depending on hours worked). Comprehensive in-house training and online courses. Employer Assistance Programme Benefits and Bonus scheme #Solutions Staffing Solutions We are a dedicated UK Team providing specialised temporary and permanent staff. Our team throughout the UK works tirelessly to supply specialist staff every day of the year and, as a team, we take great pride in our work and knowing our efforts are truly making a different in someone’s life is what drives us. We provide personal support with a deep connection to this sector and offer support from passionate individuals. This unique perspective allows us to provide bespoke services. We take great pride and honour in being the agency of choice that supports and guides you and firmly believe in building long-lasting relationships with our support workers. Our dedicated account managers will work closely with you to ensure you receive ongoing support, guidance, and responsive solutions that align with your evolving needs. We understand that every individual has a unique and complex life, and we strive to ensure that it is you that helps meet those needs. We are excited to embark on this journey with you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an administrator to be part of the Learning Disability Intensive Support Service. The advertised location of the post is Park View Resource Centre in King's Lynn, but this can be flexible and the successful applicant could be based with one of the Community Learning Disability Teams in Norfolk.

The Intensive Support Team works with individuals who have a learning disability, with additional and complex needs who may require a crisis intervention and intensive support to prevent placement breakdown, an admission to hospital or to support discharge following a hospital stay.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of the Service across Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide comprehensive and pro-active secretarial and administrative support ensuring that all administrative processes and tasks are undertaken efficiently, effectively and to a high standard. Contributing to the smooth running of the Intensive Support Service.

You will be based within a passionate, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team .

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person with experience in administrative processes, to contribute to the smooth running of the Service across two organisations.

You will have excellent communication skills, positive attitude, flexibility to meet the needs of the role, time management, demonstrate excellent keyboard skills using a range of software programmes and experience receiving telephone calls.

You will demonstrate an aptitude for professional development, commitment to excellent customer service and be prepared to work in a person-centered way and embrace the team's practice of multi-disciplinary working.
1. To carry out and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties (prioritising and generate own workload).
2. Using a range of software programmes and typing to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spreadsheets, databases and presentations, which may include regularly dealing with matters of a complex and/or distressing nature.
3. Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
4. Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, distributing, filing and organising
5. letters, reports and other documents.
6. Setting up and maintaining comprehensive, confidential records and filing systems, ensuring that all records are kept up-to-date and filing is carried out in a timely manner.
7. Opening, date-stamping, sorting and distributing incoming mail, relating it to previous correspondence as appropriate and ensuring that outgoing post is sent in a timely manner.
8. Researching appropriate websites, downloading and circulating documents, as requested.
9. Where required supervise specific staff on a daily basis.
10. Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery
11. Monitor referrals received, process external and internal referrals for MDT meetings and complete referral administration on the patient records system in accord with MDT referral decisions.
12. Monitor the waiting list and alert the team to any approaching 18 weeks.
13. To maintain schedules and diaries, organise and service meetings, which may involve travel to and from other venues. This will include resolving appointment conflicts, ensuring notes are ready for clinics, issuing meeting invitations, formulating agendas, distributing papers, making room bookings, arranging meeting room layout, equipment, hospitality, greeting visitors and taking formal minutes or notes of meetings. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals.
14. To undertake receptionist/telephonist duties, receiving and processing telephone calls, including referrals, which may be urgent, liaising with health professionals to correctly process referrals.
15. To communicate with patients and clients at an appropriate level providing clear information and guidance and dealing with patient's fears and lack of understanding, exercising tact and judgement in dealing with and resolving routine enquiries, taking accurate messages and ensuring these are passed to the relevant person in a timely manner.
16. To be responsible for the efficient use of office equipment and supplies, monitoring and maintaining stock levels, requisitioning/authorising and receipting goods and services on the NHS procurement system PowerGate and carrying out research into goods and services as directed.
17. Inputting onto various databases and systems, e.g. Liquid Logic and designated spreadsheets, within the required timescales and deadlines.
18. To report maintenance, cleaning, health and safety and other site issues in line with current procedures keeping the line manager/site manager informed at all times.
19. In conjunction with colleagues to be responsible for ensuring that petty cash, monies or valuables are accurately recorded and banked promptly and that a regular audit is carried out to ensure compliance with procedures and financial standing orders.
20. To implement policies for own work area and propose changes as necessary and demonstrating required duties to new starters. To monitor and report sickness absence and annual leave.
21. To receive controlled items including (but not exclusively), prescription pads and drugs, in accordance with Trust Protocol Guidelines, ensuring secure storage and distribution to the relevant disciplines.
22. Provide cover in other departments, as directed by the Clinical Lead or Team Manager. This may require traveling to other sites.
23. It is the post Holder's responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with Trust policies and procedures.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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Clinical To be responsible for a defined caseload of referred patients as delegated by AST - Intensive Support Team, Team Leader. To have responsibility for assessing patient need using a range of assessment tools. To formulate care plan and interventions to meet the needs of the person with a learning disability and mental health needs. This may include initial screenings for eligibility in line with local policies. To deliver specific therapeutic interventions to people with learning disabilities in line with their needs including; behaviour that challenges and mental health. To undertake evaluation and review of care plans and interventions. To be actively involved in health promotion and a holistic approach to intensive/ crisis health care planning and support. To offer specialist advice and support to people with learning disabilities living in the community or returning to live in the community around the management of their learning disability, behaviour that challenges, mental health and any other associated needs and or co-morbidities. This may involve devising or input into risk assessments, care plans, protocols, guidelines, local policies, management plans, person specific training/ presentations, staff facilitation sessions and many other forms of specialist interventions. To offer specialist advice and guidance through a pro-active and holistic approach to learning disabilities nursing. Complete specialist assessments quickly in a focused and timely way according to presenting needs and risks. Provide direct observational assessments, monitoring, information gathering and sharing as appropriate within the national legal frameworks and local policies and procedures. Role model delivery of specially designed care plans alongside existing carers/ professionals/ providers and transition to services that may be without intensive support in place. Support and facilitate teaching skills related to health needs, advice and support. Provide additional support when issues may be challenging. To forge and develop networks and professional working relationships with people with Learning Disabilities, families and carers, other multi-disciplinary professionals, agencies, private providers, charities, voluntary organisations and advocacy services. To promote and work with an integrated approach to services as agreed locally between NCHC and Norfolk County Council via the agreed operational policy. To supervise, guide, support, educate and advise other members of the team and students as required. To ensure that nursing care is based on reliable, valid and current research and evidence-based practice. To facilitate all QIPP requirements and developments. To liaise closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team in developing integrated care pathways. To take a lead role in monitoring the patient pathway experience through to discharge as appropriate. To maintain all patient records; documenting accurately and legibly ensuring that information systems are maintained in a timely manner in line with local policies, procedures and NMC professional Code of Conduct. To ensure safe control and custody of drugs at all times as appropriate as per the Trusts policy. To ensure that any AST - Intensive Support Team equipment used is correct and in working order, ensuring cleanliness after use and reporting defects promptly to the appropriate person, ensuring that the repairs are undertaken. To ensure any staff using said equipment do so, also as required. To attend and participate in meetings and help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation as appropriate. Professional To be professionally responsible for the provision of a high quality of care. To ensure the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation/ monitoring for people with a Learning Disability to meet their personal needs. Seeking guidance from the Team Leader where appropriate. To practice within the Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust policies and procedures. To work within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct. To provide high standards of care in line with the Principles of Clinical Governance and participate in the development of quality assurance systems. To deputise in absence of Team Leader as required. To establish and maintain good communications and working relationships with service users, families and carers, colleagues, multi-disciplinary community teams and other agencies. To be conversant with the requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Government directives pertaining to the provision of care for persons with learning disability including those relevant to people with additional mental health needs. To liaise closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and wider Community Learning Disabilities Teams regarding the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating/monitoring of care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other associated needs both in the community and in other settings as appropriate. To recognise the need for referral to other professionals/agencies where appropriate. To liaise with and develop networks, locally, regionally and nationally, with Health, Social Services, independent and voluntary sectors on issues relating to the needs of people with a learning disability, mental health and associated needs. To implement and work within the locally agreed care programme approach policy where appropriate. To compile, complete, monitor and review risk assessments specific to the needs of the person with a learning disability, mental health, behaviour that challenges and other needs as required. To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Professional Code of Conduct, Norfolk Community Health and Care and Norfolk County Council expectations on reporting and management of safeguarding issues as required. This includes out of hours. To undertake all mandatory training re safeguarding and to adhere local safeguarding policies at all times. To be wholly accountable for his/her own actions in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct. In conjunction with the Team Leader to provide clear and consistent leadership to a team of nurses and nursing assistants, achieving and maintaining high morale based on sound organisation and clear relationships To assess own educational needs via annual appraisal and PDP and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing development in line with requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. To maintain a positive learning environment for all grades of nursing staff and students. To maintain Professional Boundaries at all times in line with Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct, Norfolk Community Health and Care and Norfolk County Council local Policies and Procedures. To keep abreast of clinical trends and developments within the field of Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, behaviour that challenges and related conditions that are appropriate and relevant both locally and nationally. Organisational To report mishaps, accidents and other untoward occurrences in a timely manner in accordance with trust policy and procedure including notifying the Team Leader, completing Datix form and taking any appropriate remedial action. To comply with mandatory training requirements and standards at all times. To report service deficits to the Team Leader. To understand and achieve the required level of care and safety to evidence CQC standards for people with learning disabilities. To exercise a cost effective, high quality approach to patient care. To allocate staff effectively making the best use of resources for effective and cost-efficient service provision. In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the Team. Assist with the implementation of, and work within the Trusts Personnel policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts policies/protocols. The post holder must ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standards and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

To perform as a specialist nurse, performing assessments, supporting diagnosis and management of heart failure using local and National guidelines.

· Working as a resource for patients, their carers and other staff.

· Working and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to provide high quality, evidence based patient care.

· Supporting the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of care given to heart failure patients in the community.

· Support the development of the service across Primary Care and work collaboratively with the heart failure team in Secondary Care to promote a seamless service across the patient pathway.

· In reach into the secondary care trust to review patients

· Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients on the ‘virtual ward’

· Working autonomously within own scope of practice under the guidance of the Band 7 Heart Failure Nurse and Clinical lead


· Constantly striving to improve heart failure care the role requires engagement with other healthcare professionals to support the modernisation of care delivery with supervision from the Clinical Lead.



Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

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Professional and Clinical

· Provide care to a specialist level in a variety of settings for heart failure patients referred into the service in line with agreed guidelines.

· To support the implementation and monitoring of a care pathway for heart failure patients, including rehabilitation and lifestyle changes.

· To liaise with GPs and Consultant Cardiologists on the initiation and titration of evidence based medications for patients on the heart failure service caseload.

· Using Independent Prescribing to enhance management of heart failure

· To accept referrals and manage a patient caseload according to agreed guidelines.

· To support the development and deliver a specialist nursing and support service across the care pathway with supervision from the Clinical Lead

· Supporting the improvement of Standards of Care for people with heart failure, in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for Chronic Heart Failure.

· To provide a specialist resource for Primary Health Care Teams to provide care and support for people with heart failure with supervision from Band 7 and Clinical Lead.

· Working with the MDT to deliver the care pathway for people with heart failure, including supportive and palliative care.

· In reach into the secondary care trust

· Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients on the ‘virtual ward’ - assessing suitable patients to step down from secondary care or step up from primary care

· Discharging from the virtual ward when appropriate and ensuring appropriate community follow up

· Using ‘telehealth’ to monitor community patients and promote self-management

· To assist in the provision of training and education for patients, carers and professionals to develop the skills required to manage heart failure effectively.

· Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice in line with local and national guidelines.

· To maintain own levels of clinical competence.

· Working autonomously with support from Band 7 and Clinical lead and being accountable for own practice

· To promote and facilitate research and evidence based practice in heart failure nursing.

· To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals.


This advert closes on Friday 4 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Professional and Clinical Provide care to a specialist level in a variety of settings for heart failure patients referred into the service in line with agreed guidelines. To support the implementation and monitoring of a care pathway for heart failure patients, including rehabilitation and lifestyle changes. To liaise with GPs and Consultant Cardiologists on the initiation and titration of evidence based medications for patients on the heart failure service caseload. Using Independent Prescribing to enhance management of heart failure To accept referrals and manage a patient caseload according to agreed guidelines. To support the development and deliver a specialist nursing and support service across the care pathway with supervision from the Clinical Lead Supporting the improvement of Standards of Care for people with heart failure, in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for Chronic Heart Failure. To provide a specialist resource for Primary Health Care Teams to provide care and support for people with heart failure with supervision from Band 7 and Clinical Lead. Working with the MDT to deliver the care pathway for people with heart failure, including supportive and palliative care. In reach into the secondary care trust Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients on the virtual ward - assessing suitable patients to step down from secondary care or step up from primary care Discharging from the virtual ward when appropriate and ensuring appropriate community follow up Using telehealth to monitor community patients and promote self-management To assist in the provision of training and education for patients, carers and professionals to develop the skills required to manage heart failure effectively. Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice in line with local and national guidelines. To maintain own levels of clinical competence. Working autonomously with support from Band 7 and Clinical lead and being accountable for own practice To promote and facilitate research and evidence based practice in heart failure nursing. To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals.