Community Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist
CSH Surrey – Walton‑On‑Thames, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
The Heart Failure Nurse will work within the community to optimise the management of people with heart failure, reduce unnecessary hospital admission, and act as a link between GPs and specialist teams. The post holder will offer education and support to health care professionals, patients, and carers.
Main Duties
* Communicate highly sensitive information and bad news to patients and carers in an empathetic and supportive manner, empowering patients to manage their condition.
* Teach patients and their carers to manage heart failure to the best of their abilities, preventing short‑ and long‑term complications.
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure clear understanding, using motivational, empathetic, and reassurance skills.
* Act as an advocate for patients, especially in residential homes, ensuring they receive the necessary support to manage heart failure.
* Maintain and develop effective joint working relationships with nursing and medical colleagues throughout partnership working.
* Provide advice and information on heart failure to medical and nursing colleagues and the public.
About Us
CSH Surrey is part of the NHS and is Surrey's largest and longest‑established NHS community services provider. We offer NHS pay and pensions, a 5% high‑cost area allowance, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a supportive culture based on the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Details
* Date posted: 11 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £50,008 – £56,908 per year inclusive of 5% high‑cost area allowance per annum, pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: B9074-24-0251-6
* Job locations: Walton Community Hospital, Rodney Road, Walton‑On‑Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LD
Experience
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* BLS certification
Knowledge and Skills
* Good organisational skills
* Good time management
* Ability to work independently and unsupervised
* Good computer and keyboard skills to use Excel
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Audit experience
* Presentation skills
* Counselling skills
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) or equivalent HCPC qualification
* BSc or equivalent qualification in the profession
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
* ENB 998 – Teaching and assessing or equivalent
* Independent non‑medical prescriber (V300)
* Level 7 heart failure specific qualification
* Qualified for 5 years with 2 years cardiac nursing experience
* Evidence of CPD at Level 7
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: CSH Surrey
Address: Walton Community Hospital – Rodney Road, Walton‑On‑Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LD
Website: https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals
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