# Heart Failure Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/heart-failure-specialist-nurse/2042d0b5-1132-4a56-9521-b035af1bb116 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/heart-failure-specialist-nurse/2042d0b5-1132-4a56-9521-b035af1bb116.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Rotherham - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T11:52:25.852Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9165-26-05-065?employerCode=C9165 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9165-26-05-065/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9165-26-05-065 - **Employer website:** https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary We are seeking a full time enthusiastic cardiac Nurse to join our busy community Heart Failure team to help us provide exceptional Patient-centred care. You will work within our specialist service playing a crucial role in Patient assessments and supporting the delivery of individualised management plans at home or in clinic settings. As part of a skill mixed team you will be committed to keeping Patients out of hospital and in their preferred place of care. Youll work closely with a skill mixed specialist team to provide holistic Nursing care, education, and support to Patients and their families. Your expertise will help improve Patient outcomes, enhance quality of life and the Patient experience. ### Main duties of the job To work in partnership with the Heart Failure Specialist Nurse team in providing specialised evidence based care in accordance with the clinical management plan by working in conjunction with the senior HFSNs. The aim is to provide care and interventions until the Patient reaches stability. To work independently managing a caseload of Amber patients and prioritising clinical need by using specialist assessment skills and evaluations. To assist in the promotion of early identification and interventions to reduce episodes of decompensation. By working closely with the HFSN and responding proactively to changes in condition and symptoms of fluid retention. ### About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.GOV.UK www.gov.uk All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship ### Details - Date posted: 04 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: C9165-26-05-065 - Job locations: Rotherham Community Health Centre, Greasbrough Rd, Rotherham, S60 1RY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. ## Job Details We are seeking a full time enthusiastic cardiac Nurse to join our busy community Heart Failure team to help us provide exceptional Patient-centred care. You will work within our specialist service playing a crucial role in Patient assessments and supporting the delivery of individualised management plans at home or in clinic settings. As part of a skill mixed team you will be committed to keeping Patients out of hospital and in their preferred place of care. Youll work closely with a skill mixed specialist team to provide holistic Nursing care, education, and support to Patients and their families. Your expertise will help improve Patient outcomes, enhance quality of life and the Patient experience. ## Job Description To work in partnership with the Heart Failure Specialist Nurse team in providing specialised evidence based care in accordance with the clinical management plan by working in conjunction with the senior HFSNs. The aim is to provide care and interventions until the Patient reaches stability. To work independently managing a caseload of Amber patients and prioritising clinical need by using specialist assessment skills and evaluations. To assist in the promotion of early identification and interventions to reduce episodes of decompensation. By working closely with the HFSN and responding proactively to changes in condition and symptoms of fluid retention. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Pin **Essential** - Please enter NMC pin ### Knowledge **Essential** - Relevant learning beyond registration - Specialist up to date expertise acquired from theory acquired through CPD - Knowledge of local policies, practices and procedures within specialist area and a good understanding of national strategic context of the NHS and knowledge of NICE guidelines. - Evidence of proactive involvement in the teaching and mentorship of learners. **Desirable** - Understanding of community working ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial post registration cardiac experience and understanding of cardiac conditions **Desirable** - Experience delivering community based cardiac care ### Qualifications **Essential** - First degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence - Teaching/assessing qualification **Desirable** - Non-medical prescriber - Post basic qualification in cardiac related subject/ heart failure - Specialist training relevant to role (or willingness to undertake); - Cannulation/venepuncture - ECG and interpretation ## Documents - [Job description (PDF, 376 KB)](document:2946805) - [Person specification (PDF, 294 KB)](document:2946806) - [AI Guidance for Applicants (V2, 185 KB)](document:2946808) - [Information for Applicants (APRIL 2024, 558 KB)](document:2946807) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.