Advanced Surgical Care Practitioner - Cardiothoracic

Job responsibilities

Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio

Royal College of Surgeons SCP course to Masters Level or equivalent

HEI level 7 Diploma in Advanced physical assessment

Leadership training

Teaching/mentoring qualification

Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.

Registered prescriber where relevant to role

Knowledge, training & experience

Significant relevant post-registration experience, including experience as SCP at Band 7 level.

Established leadership and interpersonal skills

Experience in managing staff and busy unpredictable environments, showing flexibility and an ability to problem solve

Formal clinical / education supervisors training / qualification

Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory

Demonstrates ability to develop and implement local policies and SOPs

Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.

Evidence of providing training, education and or presentation at a local and national level

Communication

Demonstrates evidence of the ability to provide and receive highly complex information which may be of a complex or sensitive nature.

Understands the barriers to successful communication and how to resolve them

Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries

Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated proficient presentation skills and though the sharing of expertise, disseminates evidenced based clinical practice.

Analytical & judgement skills

Demonstrates a high level of skill for the assessment, analysis and interpretation of patient, staff and service needs at a complex level

Ability to operate at an advanced level independently, and shows a recognition and awareness of ability and limitations

Evidence of exemplary complex decision-making skills

Planning & organisational skills

Knowledge and experience of change management and service planning and development

Project management experience

Responsibility for patient care

Ability to assess, develop and implement programmes of clinical care.

Demonstrates the delivery of expert clinical /specialist advice to patients, carers and colleagues

Is accountable for service delivery

Responsibility for policy/service development

Contributes to the development of policy or service development initiatives

Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change resulting from audit, complaints or new local / national guidance

Demonstrate understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service

Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice and in keeping with Professional specific Governing body.

Evidence of involvement in QI projects to improve service delivery and patient experience

Evidence of being involved with local and national forums for the development of the role of the SCP/ACP or specific service forums

Responsibility for financial and physical resources

Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of budget control, the service and the organisations financial position and relevant actions.

Responsibility for human resources

Demonstrate the ability to manage staff on a day-to-day basis, including students/trainees

Leads on issues such as staff recruitment, development and performance management.

Understanding of appropriate health and safety and equal opportunities legislation

Responsibility for information resources

Evidence of expert IT skills, able to generate reports and access databases.

Delivers and promotes in others, the maintenance of clear, concise and relevant patient records

Responsibility for research and development

Knowledge and experience in leading and applying audit and research evidence to clinical practice

Freedom to act

Is accountable for own professional actions and promotes professional accountability in all team members

Maintain own fitness to practice through maintaining a professional profile of competencies(portfolio)

Demonstrates the ability to interpret policy and ensures this is disseminated throughout the service

Other

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team

Able to manage time effectively

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

St Bartholomews Hospital has recently celebrated its 900 year anniversary and is home to world-leading cardiac and cancer centres, providing state-of-the-art treatment to our patients in the City of London. We are about to embark on a period of expansion including the creation of a new surgical ward, new 12 bed critical care unit and opening of additional theatre capacity.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant post-registration experience, including experience as SCP at Band 7 level.

Desirable

• Experience in managing staff and busy unpredictable environments, showing flexibility and an ability to problem solve

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of skill for the assessment, analysis and interpretation of patient, staff and service needs at a complex level
• Ability to operate at an advanced level independently, and shows a recognition and awareness of ability and limitations
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Established leadership and interpersonal skills
• Formal clinical / education supervisors' training / qualification
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
• Demonstrates ability to develop and implement local policies and SOPs
• Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
• Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice and in keeping with Professional specific Governing body
• Knowledge and experience in leading and applying audit and research evidence to clinical practice
• Evidence of involvement in QI projects to improve service delivery and patient experience

Desirable

• Evidence of providing training, education and or presentation at a local and national level
• Knowledge and experience of change management and service planning and development
• Contributes to the development of policy or service development initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
• Royal College of Surgeons SCP course to Master's Level or equivalent
• HEI level 7 Diploma in Advanced physical assessment
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional

Desirable

• Leadership training
• Teaching/mentoring qualification

Other

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support (ALS Provider)

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).