Clinical Nurse Specialist​/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Heart Failure

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Heart Failure)

The closing date is 27 January 2026

An exciting opportunity to join our integrated heart failure (HF) specialist nurse team based in Barnstaple North Devon.

Non medical prescribing is a requirement of the role and this post would suit either a band 7 competent & experienced heart failure nurse or a suitably experienced clinical pharmacist. However, for the right candidate, we can offer a development band 6 post with progression to band 7 once training requirements are met.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The post holder will be predominantly based within the acute heart failure team at North Devon District Hospital, providing specialist HF care for inpatients but there is opportunity for outpatient, telephone and community follow up too. As the service is an integrated heart failure service, the post holder will be asked to work flexibly across sites and different elements of service provision.

The role encompasses diagnosis, symptom management, optimising treatment, supporting patient self-monitoring, education, and delivery of effective palliative care. There is a huge emphasis on multi-disciplinary working and the post holder will benefit from taking part in cross site clinical multi-disciplinary meetings.

This is a hugely rewarding job in a welcoming forward-thinking team. We invite applications from registered nurses or pharmacists who have a passion for heart failure, a strong work ethic, and who are kind and motivated. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player but who is also able to work autonomously.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Poppy Brooks, Lead Clinical Nurse, Heart Failure, North Devon on  

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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