Overview
HCRG Care Group is seeking a dedicated Heart Failure Specialist Practitioner (HFSP) to join our Heart Failure Service, supporting patients with a diagnosis of heart failure across the community. The service aims to enhance quality of life and end-of-life care, minimise symptoms through maximum medical therapy, and reduce mortality and morbidity through proactive, evidence-based interventions. As an HFSP, you will assess individual patient needs and develop holistic, personalised treatment plans in collaboration with General Practitioners, using national and local guidelines and protocols to ensure best practice and continuity of care.
Main duties
This post is responsible for:
* Identify high risk patients or types of patients eligible for interventions provided by the Heart Failure Service.
* Ensure knowledge of appropriate NMC standards and HCRG professional guidelines is applied to practice.
* Produce heart failure treatment plans according to national and local guidelines following interpretation of echo results and clinical history.
* Review patients in practitioner-led community heart failure clinics and provide support through home visits for housebound patients.
* Work as part of a team to educate patients with heart failure and their families.
* Collaborate with staff in secondary care to ensure effective discharge planning for heart failure patients, making best use of resources, utilising best practice and optimising health outcomes.
About us
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive as possible. If yourekeen to join our team, please apply as soon as you can. For more information about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.
Job details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: HCRGCG/TP/111228/16770
Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8BN
Job responsibilities
As a Heart Failure Specialist Practitioner /Nurse - Band 6, we offer a range of benefits to support professional growth and wellbeing:
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Salary £37,338 - £44,962 with Agenda for Change terms and NHS pension.
* Professional Growth: Strive for Better networks to develop and share best practices.
* Exclusive Rewards: Discounts at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.
* Flexible Pay Options: Wagestream for financial flexibility.
* Learning & Development: E-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
* Recognition & Involvement: Local and national awards, service improvements, and regular leadership updates.
Essential qualifications
* Registered Health Care Practitioner qualified to degree level.
* Expert knowledge in the treatment and management of Heart Failure.
* Knowledge of pharmacology in the management of long-term disease.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and providing care to patients with heart failure.
* Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
* IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
* Ability to work independently and flexibly in response to service needs.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
Desirable qualifications
* Further qualification in Heart Failure treatment or equivalent knowledge and experience.
* Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards it.
* Experience in community healthcare services.
* Teaching experience and ability to provide education to patients and colleagues.
* Experience in service development and implementation of innovative care strategies.
Other requirements
* Willingness to work across different Trust areas as required.
* Valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
* Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays, to meet service demands.
* Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer: HCRG Care Group
Address: Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8BN
Employer's website: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/
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