Job summary
Band 8a qualified/Band 7 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Cardiac Surgery (Trainee must have Health Assessment and Independent prescribing qualification)
This post is open to Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee or qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team in in the Cardiac Surgery department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
The applicant will have Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body
(NMC/HCPC/GPC)
The Qualified applicant will possess:
Post Graduate Qualification in Cardiac or related specific speciality or equivalent experience.
MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Independent Prescribing Course.
Advanced Life Support Qualification (desirable)
Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course/ Experience
Evidence of working across the four pillars of Advanced practice
The Trainee applicant will possess:
Evidence of Degree Level study / attainment ie: BSc
Qualification or equivalent Credits and be a registered student on a recognised MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Working towards full MSc with evidence 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice.
Health Assessment at Master level
Independent Prescribing Course.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a team of 11 q/tACPs working in Cardiac surgery.
They will undertake / supported with clinical duties ensuring a seamless patient pathway, providing pre operative and post operative management of cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team, practical procedures, liaising with referring hospital teams, other institutions and GP's.
The team also provides out of hours care for cardiothoracic transplant patients in conjunction with the Transplant team. We have a supportive team of qualified and trainee ACPs with Consultant Surgeon supervisors.
The post holder will adhere to the Trust ACP Governance standards and procedures document.
The qualified post holder will deliver a 90% clinical component and 10% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, self-development and research. This balance will be 80/20% for the trainee.
Applicants should demonstrate:
The ability to work well within a team environment.
Evidence of excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to undertake training / continued education for development of self, the service and delivery of expert care.
An informal visit is strongly recommended.
Informal enquires:
Tara Bartley Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner--Cardiac Surgery.
Tara.bartley@uhb.nhs.uk. mobile 07768827596
Rachel Alldritt Deputy Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner Cardiac Surgery
Rachel.alldritt@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)
- *Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- *MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc
- (must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice )-- Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- *Non -- Medical Prescribing Course -- where applicable to registration
- *Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Desirable
- *Advanced Life Support Qualification / Cardiac Life Support
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience
- *Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
- *Evidence of on-going CPD
- *Evidence of teaching in a variety of
- environments
- *A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- *A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
- *Sound understanding of evidence based practice and its application
Desirable
- *Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Reliable , punctual , professional attitude and presentation including personal dress
- *Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment
- *Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role
- *Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development
- *Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- *Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- *Flexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
- *Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)
- *Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- *MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc
- (must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice )-- Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- *Non -- Medical Prescribing Course -- where applicable to registration
- *Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Desirable
- *Advanced Life Support Qualification / Cardiac Life Support
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience
- *Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
- *Evidence of on-going CPD
- *Evidence of teaching in a variety of
- environments
- *A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- *A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
- *Sound understanding of evidence based practice and its application
Desirable
- *Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Reliable , punctual , professional attitude and presentation including personal dress
- *Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment
- *Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role
- *Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development
- *Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- *Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- *Flexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
- *Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
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.
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.
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).
