Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiothoracic
- Grade
- Band 6 Annex U / Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 33.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-WCCS-1989
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hammersmith Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £60,981 Inclusive pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Band 6 Annex U / Band 7
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
We are seeking experienced band 6 (trainee post) or Band 7 nurse.
The successful candidate will work on a rota and cover cardiothoracic ward areas. The role involves clerking and discharging patients, cannulation, phlebotomy, prescribing, active ward round participant and working in collaboration with the surgical teams.
Successful candidates will be expected work within the the four pillars of advanced practice.
We have a very well established Nurse Practitioner service currently with seventeen members of staff in post but are looking to further develop and expand our current team.
The post holders work long days and cover weekends but do not cover night duties so if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge as well as a new development to your existing nursing practice please apply.
Main duties of the job
Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with patients, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people’s experience and improve outcomes.
The main responsibilities for this role have been organised under the four pillars that underpin advanced clinical practice.
Working for our organisation
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. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Registered General Nurse (NMC)
- Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 6 education development in relevant subject
- Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards)
Desirable criteria
- Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism
- Master’s Degree of in Advanced Practice (or working towards)
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for cardiothoracic patients.
- Excellent Understanding and experience in recognition of cardiac and thoracic emergencies.
- Experience of the treating the cardiothoracic patient.
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Database management
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
Skills/knowledge/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of developing relevant clinical expertise
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with MDT teams
- Ability to make decisions, prioritise and work under pressure
- Awareness of cardiac data entry requirements
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in relevant professional networks/group
- Research experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olivia Molloy
- Job title
- Cardiology Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
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