Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, Advanced Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner. This post will be at Band 7 if you are a non medical prescriber or band 6 if a trainee post is more suitable for you. Once you have the non medical prescribing qualification, you will be uplifted to Band 7. This is a full time, substantive position covering a seven days/week service. Night shift working is not required for this role.
You will be based on A9 Ward which is a 20 bedded cardiothoracic ward. Alongside the surgical and nursing teams, you will be caring for our inpatients, as well as providing ward based outpatient care and telephone consultations on an ad hoc basis.
You will be joining a dynamic and friendly team who have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care, investing in the professional development of the nursing team, looks after well-being and has a strong commitment to retaining their workforce within the directorate.
You will be supported by the Senior Nursing team and have the opportunity for further development that can be tailored to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The advanced clinical practitioner is an experienced registered healthcare professional with specialist skills to assess and treat patients and manage the clinical environment, in collaboration with the management and consultant team. The advanced clinical practitioner will act as an autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management plans in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients. In conjunction with other senior healthcare professionals in the team formulate the development of clinical guidance for all aspects of clinical practice.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC
- Degree Relevant Post basic course
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 6 education development in relevant subject
- Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards)
Desirable
- Degree Relevant Post basic course
Experience
Essential
- Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for cardiothoracic patients.
- Experience of the treating the cardiothoracic patient
- Familiar with relevant national guidelines
Desirable
- Database management
- Presentation skills
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with MDT teams
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Evidence and understanding of national policy
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC
- Degree Relevant Post basic course
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 6 education development in relevant subject
- Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards)
Desirable
- Degree Relevant Post basic course
Experience
Essential
- Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for cardiothoracic patients.
- Experience of the treating the cardiothoracic patient
- Familiar with relevant national guidelines
Desirable
- Database management
- Presentation skills
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with MDT teams
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Evidence and understanding of national policy
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Desirable
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
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).
