Job summary
Barts Heart Centre are looking for an experienced Advanced Surgical Care Practitioner (ASCP) to join our cardiothoracic surgical team. This is an exciting opportunity, for those with experience as a qualified surgical care practitioner at master's level, to develop your career with us and join our existing team of Band 8A ASCP and Band 7 SCP's.
As a senior member of the team, it is important you are dynamic and flexible, able to act as a role model and inspire others. We have an in-house supervised development programme for our trainee SCP's, this role includes teaching and mentoring Trainee SCP's and other multi professionals within the service.
The role of the ASCP at St Bartholomew's hospital has been integral in delivering innovative care, including leading the Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) program, supporting Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery and Robotic cardiac surgery amongst others. We are proud to be delivering high quality post-operative care for patients through our SCP led outpatient's clinic and working in collaboration with other specialist teams.
We are one of the country's leading cardiac centres, at the forefront of new treatments for heart disease, we are proud that our patients have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. We treat patients from across the UK for a wide range of complex conditions including coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and many other cardiac problems.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across a range of subject areas relevant to the cardiothoracic patient
The post holder will be expected to perform duties with a high degree of clinical skill and expertise whilst demonstrating advanced knowledge to deliver patient outcomes.
Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery.
The post holder will work closely with Consultant Surgeons, senior clinical leaders and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the performance of this role.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant relevant post-registration experience, including experience as SCP at Band 7 level.
Desirable
- oExperience in managing staff and busy unpredictable environments, showing flexibility and an ability to problem solve
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates a high level of skill for the assessment, analysis and interpretation of patient, staff and service needs at a complex level
- oAbility to operate at an advanced level independently, and shows a recognition and awareness of ability and limitations
- oDemonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- oEstablished leadership and interpersonal skills
- oFormal clinical / education supervisors' training / qualification
- oDemonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
- oPrevious experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
- oKnowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice and in keeping with Professional specific Governing body.
- oKnowledge and experience in leading and applying audit and research evidence to clinical practice
- oEvidence of involvement in QI projects to improve service delivery and patient experience
Desirable
- oDemonstrates ability to develop and implement local policies and SOPs
- oEvidence of providing training, education and or presentation at a local and national level
- oKnowledge and experience of change management and service planning and development
- oContributes to the development of policy or service development initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- oPostgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
- oRoyal College of Surgeons SCP course to Master's Level or equivalent
- oHEI level 7 Diploma in Advanced physical assessment
- oEvidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional
Desirable
- oLeadership training
- oTeaching/mentoring qualification
Other
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS Provider)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant relevant post-registration experience, including experience as SCP at Band 7 level.
Desirable
- oExperience in managing staff and busy unpredictable environments, showing flexibility and an ability to problem solve
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates a high level of skill for the assessment, analysis and interpretation of patient, staff and service needs at a complex level
- oAbility to operate at an advanced level independently, and shows a recognition and awareness of ability and limitations
- oDemonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- oEstablished leadership and interpersonal skills
- oFormal clinical / education supervisors' training / qualification
- oDemonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
- oPrevious experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
- oKnowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice and in keeping with Professional specific Governing body.
- oKnowledge and experience in leading and applying audit and research evidence to clinical practice
- oEvidence of involvement in QI projects to improve service delivery and patient experience
Desirable
- oDemonstrates ability to develop and implement local policies and SOPs
- oEvidence of providing training, education and or presentation at a local and national level
- oKnowledge and experience of change management and service planning and development
- oContributes to the development of policy or service development initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- oPostgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
- oRoyal College of Surgeons SCP course to Master's Level or equivalent
- oHEI level 7 Diploma in Advanced physical assessment
- oEvidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional
Desirable
- oLeadership training
- oTeaching/mentoring qualification
Other
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS Provider)
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).
