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CNS Heart Failure

£40.56k - £48.84k per annum
Part-time
Job summary
An opportunity has risen for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse with cardiac nursing experience to join the Heart Failure inpatient and community service with ABUHB. The service provides care to people living with heart failure across the Health Board, and provides face to face and remote assessments. Clinics are held at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan, Ysbyty Ystrad Mynach, County, Chepstow, Newport, Monmouth and Nevill Hall Hospital. The role provides involves supporting the existing Band 7's, with case management both in the inpatient and community setting. The service is committed to providing an evidence, value based service that embeds Patient reported outcomes into care. We are looking for someone who has these values and embraces change and service development.

Main duties of the job
  • To develop professionally and assist in providing an integrated/sustainable heart failure (HF) service.
  • To provide care for patients in a holistic manner incorporating physical, and psychological care with social consideration to enable them to live with Heart Failure.
  • To manage a case load of patients within a multi professional team, ensuring that patients with HF of different aetiologies and treatment pathways receive the highest standards of care and support from the time of diagnosis through the course of their disease trajectory.
  • Demonstrate excellent clinical assessment skills with a view to optimising patient's medication.
  • To provide professional support, clinical expertise and appropriate education and training to all those professionals involved in providing care to patients our patients.
  • To assist in leading and developing the Heart Failure service and palliative care, to meet the requirements of NICE guidelines ensuring a continuous process of evaluation.
  • Undertake an active role in promoting and carrying out research in conjunction with other health professionals - seeking to have work published.
  • The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Details
Date posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 040-NMR285-0726
Job locations: County Hospital, Coed-y-Gric Road, Pontypool, NP7 7EG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • First Level Nurse - RGN/RN
  • Graduate
  • Post registration cardiac development
  • Experience of working with cardiac patients
  • Experience of managing own case load
Desirable
  • Experience of health promotion
  • Experience of heart failure patients
  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Prescribing experience
  • Teaching experience
Knowledge
Essential
  • Knowledge and understanding of speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • First Level Nurse - RGN/RN
  • Graduate
  • Post registration cardiac development
  • Experience of working with cardiac patients
  • Experience of managing own case load
Desirable
  • Experience of health promotion
  • Experience of heart failure patients
  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Prescribing experience
  • Teaching experience
Knowledge
Essential
  • Knowledge and understanding of speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: County Hospital, Coed-y-Gric Road, Pontypool, NP7 7EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: County Hospital, Coed-y-Gric Road, Pontypool, NP7 7EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Heart Failure Specialist Nurse
Hayley Rose
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Details
Date posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 040-NMR285-0726
Job locations: County Hospital, Coed-y-Gric Road, Pontypool, NP7 7EG, United Kingdom

Supporting documents
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