Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiology

About the role

The Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist will join the newly created Interface Care Division at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This role focuses on transforming care for heart failure patients through nurse‑led ambulatory services, virtual clinics and remote monitoring, supporting patients from admission to discharge.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the Heart Failure service, assessing patient needs and implementing evidence‑based programmes of care.
• Deliver nurse‑led ambulatory care, virtual clinics and remote monitoring for heart failure patients.
• Assess clinical status using examination and history‑taking to develop individualized pharmacological and non‑pharmacological management plans.
• Support patients across the care pathway, including early supported discharge, in‑reach services and liaison at the front door and on the ward.
• Maintain and develop own clinical skills to meet evolving service requirements.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse qualified to practice in the UK.
• Specialist experience in heart failure patient care, including ambulatory and virtual services.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and lead clinical initiatives.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and continuous professional development.

Required skills