Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac practitioner with a specialist interest in Structural cardiology. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who have completed, or will commit to completing their MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, as well as maintaining a portfolio of evidence of clinical competencies. You must have relevant cardiac experience. ACP trainees with varied levels of experience are welcome to apply. Trainees who are successful will start at a lower banding and be uplifted once training is complete and competencies are met.
Structural cardiology is a growing service and the OUH has recently invested in expansion of the team to accommodate this growth, and develop the patient pathway further. The ACP post holder will work with the senior nursing team to develop patient services, along with consultant cardiologists and MDT colleagues. They will be, or be working towards becoming an autonomous practitioner, and will participate in clinics and ward rounds for the structural service, as well as providing remote support for this patient group.
Main duties of the job
Fulfil the expectations and core capabilities of an ACP as set out in the HEE Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (or other recognised service specific credential), delivering clinical practice across the four pillars of advanced practice, with commitment to a culture of life-long learning and continuous professional development, through engagement with clinical supervision and maintenance of an advanced practice professional portfolio.
Work in partnership with patients, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team, to best meet the needs and wellbeing of the patient, delivering high quality evidence-based care within structural cardiology.
The ACP will be expected to deliver and facilitate practice across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: namely Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education and Research
The ACP will work as part of a team to coordinate patients referred to the structural service, including organisation of investigations, preparation and planning of the multi-disciplinary team meeting, and planning structural intervention lists. The ACP will be responsible for the management of structural patients on the ward before and after their procedures, including ward rounds and ACP-led discharge. The ACP will pre-assess and follow up patients in the outpatient clinic and provide telephone support and guidance.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employed as an established ACP, delivering patient-centred care with a high degree of autonomy, independent assessment and clinical decision-making, practicing in line with the Health Education Englands (HEE) Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (or other recognised service specific credential), their primary professional regulatory body standards and own scope of practice for the service/patient population.
Fulfil the expectations and core capabilities of an ACP as set out in the HEE Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (or other recognised service specific credential), delivering clinical practice across the four pillars of advanced practice, with commitment to a culture of life-long learning and continuous professional development, through engagement with clinical supervision and maintenance of an advanced practice professional portfolio.
Work in partnership with patients, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team, to best meet the needs and wellbeing of the patient, delivering high quality evidence-based care within structural cardiology.
The ACP will be expected to deliver and facilitate practice across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: namely Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education and Research
The ACP will work as part of a team to coordinate patients referred to the structural service, including organisation of investigations, preparation and planning of the multi-disciplinary team meeting, and planning structural intervention lists. The ACP will be responsible for the management of structural patients on the ward before and after their procedures, including ward rounds and ACP-led discharge. The ACP will pre-assess and follow up patients in the outpatient clinic and provide telephone support and guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employed as an established ACP, delivering patient-centred care with a high degree of autonomy, independent assessment and clinical decision-making, practicing in line with the Health Education Englands (HEE) Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (or other recognised service specific credential), their primary professional regulatory body standards and own scope of practice for the service/patient population.
Fulfil the expectations and core capabilities of an ACP as set out in the HEE Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (or other recognised service specific credential), delivering clinical practice across the four pillars of advanced practice, with commitment to a culture of life-long learning and continuous professional development, through engagement with clinical supervision and maintenance of an advanced practice professional portfolio.
Work in partnership with patients, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team, to best meet the needs and wellbeing of the patient, delivering high quality evidence-based care within structural cardiology.
The ACP will be expected to deliver and facilitate practice across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: namely Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education and Research
The ACP will work as part of a team to coordinate patients referred to the structural service, including organisation of investigations, preparation and planning of the multi-disciplinary team meeting, and planning structural intervention lists. The ACP will be responsible for the management of structural patients on the ward before and after their procedures, including ward rounds and ACP-led discharge. The ACP will pre-assess and follow up patients in the outpatient clinic and provide telephone support and guidance.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Healthcare professional (NMC, HCPG or GPhC)
- First level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent, in undergraduate base profession
- Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback and workplace-based assessments evidence within own professional portfolio of evidence.
- Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation or improvements in practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and measures of quality
Desirable
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Significant experience and expertise within structural cardiology
- Non medical prescribing
- Specialist post-graduate education / qualifications, or training relevant to area of clinical practice for ACP role (e.g. IRMER)
- Proven evidence of management ability and leadership skills
- Excellent clinical acumen and practical procedural skills (with evidence of competency and capability) as an independent practitioner, as per Job Description for role
Essential
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback linked to practice change when required
- Evidence of effective team working and team leadership (when required) as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the ACP role within the clinical service, and organisationally
- Aligned to the Trust values, conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times
- Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders, excellent communication skills (all channels)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Healthcare professional (NMC, HCPG or GPhC)
- First level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent, in undergraduate base profession
- Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback and workplace-based assessments evidence within own professional portfolio of evidence.
- Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation or improvements in practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and measures of quality
Desirable
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Significant experience and expertise within structural cardiology
- Non medical prescribing
- Specialist post-graduate education / qualifications, or training relevant to area of clinical practice for ACP role (e.g. IRMER)
- Proven evidence of management ability and leadership skills
- Excellent clinical acumen and practical procedural skills (with evidence of competency and capability) as an independent practitioner, as per Job Description for role
Essential
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback linked to practice change when required
- Evidence of effective team working and team leadership (when required) as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the ACP role within the clinical service, and organisationally
- Aligned to the Trust values, conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times
- Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders, excellent communication skills (all channels)
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).
