Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience.
• Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route.
• Post Graduate diploma qualification in Advanced Practice.
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role).
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
• Evidence of completion of the NHSE/HEE Clinical Pillar of Multi-Professional ACP Framework
• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence.
• Experience of delivering training / education to others.
• Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
• In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management.
• Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans.
• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families.
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations.
• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude.
• Commitment to staff development and training.
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure.

• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity.
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs.
• Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs).
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection.
• Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others.
• Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP".
• Excellent presentation skills.

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).