Job summary
Within Cardiology and Cardiothoracics we have developed our Nursing roles resulting in Advance Practitioners posts.
We are seeking experienced band 6 (trainee post) or Band 7 nurse. The successful candidates will work on a rota and cover Cardiology ward areas clerking and discharging patients, cannulation, phlebotomy, prescribing, active ward round participant and working in collaboration with Consultants in outpatient clinics
Successful candidates will be expected to compose electronic discharge amongst other extended roles affiliated with the four pillars of advanced practice.
Experience in the role and a completed nurse prescribers course is an advantage although some further training will be available. If training is required the candidate would commence on a band 6, when training completed would be uplifted to band 7.
We currently have thirteen Nurse Practitioners in post but are looking to further develop and expand our current team. We have a comprehensive training programme with a three month supernumerary period.
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
The advanced clinical practitioner is an experienced registered healthcare professional with specialist skills to assess and treat patients and manage the clinical environment, in collaboration with the management and consultant team. The advanced clinical practitioner will act as an autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management plans in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients. In conjunction with other senior healthcare professionals in the team formulate the development of clinical guidance for all aspects of clinical practice.
About us
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.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC)
- Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 3 education development in relevant subject
- Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards
- Physical Assessment qualification (or working towards )
- Master's Degree of in Advanced Practice (or working towards)
Desirable
- Degree
- Relevant Post basic course
- Teaching qualification
- Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for patients with cardiac disease
- Experience of the treating cardiac patient.
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge
Desirable
- Database management
- Report writing
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literacy (eg Microsopft word, outlook
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC)
- Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 3 education development in relevant subject
- Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards
- Physical Assessment qualification (or working towards )
- Master's Degree of in Advanced Practice (or working towards)
Desirable
- Degree
- Relevant Post basic course
- Teaching qualification
- Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for patients with cardiac disease
- Experience of the treating cardiac patient.
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge
Desirable
- Database management
- Report writing
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literacy (eg Microsopft word, outlook
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Desirable
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).
