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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nurse-led community heart failure service delivering care to the adult population of South East Essex. The team based in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking registered nurses to support the Clinical Nurse Specialists in delivering care and treatment in the primary care setting to patients with a confirmed diagnosis of heart failure. The successful applicant will have experience within an acute cardiology or medical setting, a significant understanding of cardiac disease and management, and an excellent understanding of heart failure management. They will possess admirable communication and listening skills and conduct themselves professionally at all times. Work experience within the community setting would be an advantage. They will be dynamic in their approach, able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities to support and implement management plans for these complex patients while working independently. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work well within a team and have an understanding of the structures of primary and secondary care services. Whether working in a clinic or domiciliary setting, the team's vision is to deliver a sleek, modern evidence-based service to all patients within settings close to or within their homes to promote independent self-management of their chronic condition, thereby avoiding admission and readmission. Main duties of the jobRole Summary The practitioner will work in partnership with team members, service users, the local integrated care board (ICB), and Acute Trust staff, GPs, and other agencies as necessary. Providing excellent, current evidence-based care to a defined population. This is achieved through effective creation and delivery of individual clinical management plans for the Heart Failure population of South East Essex. The post holder will work within the Heart Failure Service, delivering clinic and home-based treatment plans, which include education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms, medicine management and administration, palliative and domiciliary support. Job Summary: Responsible for the assessment, planning, and implementation of clinical management plans. Works in partnership with other groups in the development of innovative clinical practice. Assists in managing a caseload, in line with ICB policies, guidelines, and national standards. Maintains a high professional profile and role model for nursing and healthcare services within Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT). Promotes and enables patient choice and independent living. About usEPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT offers benefits and development opportunities including: Season Ticket Loans NHS staff discounts Excellent training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and encourages flexible working for all employees. You are encouraged to discuss flexible working options with the recruiting manager. If appointed, you can apply for flexible working requests from day one. Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is managed by the trust, hiring clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for shifts at trust hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled onto the staff bank, with the option to work additional shifts if desired. If joining in a fixed-term role, indicate your interest on your New Starter paperwork. Job ResponsibilitiesThe practitioner will work in partnership with team members, service users, the ICB, and other agencies as necessary, providing evidence-based care through effective clinical management plans for the Heart Failure population of South East Essex. The post holder will support the development of the service, delivering clinic and home-based treatment plans, including education, symptom management, medication administration, palliative and domiciliary support. Job Summary: Assessment, planning, and implementation of clinical management plans. Development of innovative clinical practice in partnership with other groups. Caseload management in line with policies, guidelines, and standards. Maintaining a professional role model within the trust. Promoting patient choice and independence.#J-18808-Ljbffr