University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner Cardiac Surgery
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgery Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Applicants must hold professional healthcare registration with a recognised UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or GPhC).
Qualified ACP Applicants
Applicants should have, or be working towards, the following:
- Cardiac specialty experience or experience within an acute secondary care setting (desirable)
- Postgraduate qualification in a cardiac or related specialty (desirable)
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and/or be working towards completion of an MSc, with evidence of achievement across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300) (essential)
- Advanced patient assessment module (essential)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification (desirable)
- Recognised teaching, mentorship or supervision qualification, or equivalent experience
This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical practice skills within a specialist cardiac surgery service and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The successful candidate will join a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners working within Cardiac Surgery.
The role will involve undertaking ward-based clinical duties to support the patient pathway, providing both pre-operative and post-operative management of cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, clinical assessment, diagnosis, management and escalation of deteriorating patients, referral to and liaison with the multidisciplinary team and other specialties, and communication with primary care services. The team also provides care for heart and lung transplant patients in collaboration with the transplant team.
The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust ACP governance standards, policies and procedures. Qualified ACPs will undertake a role comprising of 90% clinical practice and 10% non-clinical activity, supporting the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
An informal visit is strongly recommended.
Informal Enquiries Can Be Made Via Email To
Kathryn Hewitt or Nicola Dunn - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioners for Cardiac Surgery
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- Email: Kathryn.hewitt@uhb.nhs.uk
- Email: Nicola.dunn@uhb.nhs.uk
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body (NMC / HCPC / GPC)
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific specialty or equivalent experience
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc (must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice)--
- Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- Non-Medical Prescribing Course -- where applicable to registration
- Advanced Life Support Qualification / Cardiac Life Support
- Recognised Teaching & Assessing/Mentoring Qualification / Course
Desirable
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience
- Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a healthcare provider service
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
- Sound understanding of evidence-based practice and its application
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Desirable
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Reliable, punctual, professional attitude and presentation including personal dress
- Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment
- Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role
- Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development
- Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Flexible, will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed healthcare environments
- Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Kathryn Hewitt
- Email: kathryn-hewitt@uhb.nhs.uk
- Phone: 01213718112
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57528.00 to £64750.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1104040
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
Job Description
- [JD PS 1104040_Kathryn Hewitt.pdf – 282KB](Opens in a new window)
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