Job summary
The Barts Heart Centre at St. Bartholomew's Hospital is looking for a qualified ACP with an interest in cardiology (Band 8A), or alternatively, a band 7 nurse with significant cardiology experience, to join the team of cardiology ACPs and trainee ACPs.
You will be well supported by the team of ACPs (qualified and trainee ACPs), as well as the wider medical team.
You will have be a qualified nurse or allied health professional background and be eager to learn the fundamentals of advanced practice or currently working at this level.
You should have a passion for delivering exemplary care to patients and their families, pushing the boundaries of traditional roles.
The ACP team is a dynamic and evolving team, responsible for promoting and protecting the reputation of the Trust whilst maintaining a duty of care to our patients.
The role of the ACP in Cardiology is to provide high quality, safe and supportive care. The ACP will not only be a clinical expert but will also have commitments to the education and training of the multi-disciplinary team and to research and audit projects.
*Potential permanent position available
Main duties of the job
The ACP role will be pivotal in reviewing current policy to support decision making and provide clear visible leadership for the workforce promoting a culture of safety. The clinical area consists of 63 inpatient beds, including a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and a day case/ambulatory care centre.
The role will involve clerking new admissions, reviewing patients post procedure, involvement in ward rounds, organising scans as appropriate, reviewing patients in post MI clinics and triaging new referrals.
You will also establish and oversee efficient clinical and business systems to support the directorate so that we can deliver an efficient and professional clinical service to the trust. A strong customer service attitude and collaborative approach is key.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an ACP (Band 8A) or alternatively, significant experience working in cardiology, with experience at Band 6 (for Band 7 position)
- Teaching experience
- Experience of service development.
- Able to demonstrate theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills.
- Plan, manage and complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating and referring as appropriate
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment skills in cardiovascular care
- Advanced ECG and rhythm recognition skills
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical management education and training
- Evidence of effective leadership
- Research/audit experience
Knowledge
Desirable
- Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice and health service management
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ALS/ILS
- Masters in Advanced Practice
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced physical assessment
- IRMER
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an ACP (Band 8A) or alternatively, significant experience working in cardiology, with experience at Band 6 (for Band 7 position)
- Teaching experience
- Experience of service development.
- Able to demonstrate theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills.
- Plan, manage and complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating and referring as appropriate
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment skills in cardiovascular care
- Advanced ECG and rhythm recognition skills
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical management education and training
- Evidence of effective leadership
- Research/audit experience
Knowledge
Desirable
- Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice and health service management
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ALS/ILS
- Masters in Advanced Practice
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced physical assessment
- IRMER
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).
