Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner. This Band 7 role is to be part of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Team based within the Bristol Heart Institute. Developmental Band 6 to 7 Trainee ANP will be considered.
We are closely integrated group of 9 nurse Practitioners managing the care of patients who are either awaiting cardiac surgery or those who have undergone cardiac surgery.
We work closely along side the cardiac surgical team of Registrars and Consultants. Our role also extends to working closely with the Intensivist Team on Cardiac Intensive Care.
In addition we work in partnership with the nursing team on wards C708, C705, C805, CCU and CICU. On occasion our role also extends to the Out-patient department C503.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include but will not be limited to:
- Delivering high quality care to elective and emergency patients before and after cardiac surgical procedures
- Working across divisional and professional boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary working for the benefit of improved patient outcomes and efficient use of resources
- Ensuring the delivery of evidence based care to patients and be actively involved in audit of practice, research and service improvement
- Performing a wide variety of responsibilities previously undertaken by junior medical staff. Working closely with our Registrars and Consultant Surgeons.
The ideal applicant will:
- Be an experienced Cardiac nurse who is a Non-Medical Prescriber
- Have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease
- Have excellent clinical, decision making and communication skills
- Be able to work as part of a team and autonomously as the situation requires
- Be committed to undertake continued professional development and working towards a Masters Level qualification.
- Have experience in managing the care for patients in a High Dependency, Enhanced Recovery and Ward environment.
- Be actively involved in service development and quality improvement.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse 1st Level
- Advanced or Immediate Life Support provider
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 3 educational development in a relevant subject
- Independent prescribing qualification (B7)
Desirable
- Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism
- Independent prescribing qualification (B6)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of caring for patients with cardiac disease.
- Recent acute experience of caring for patients attending for cardiac surgery procedures.
- Evidence of developing relevant clinical expertise.
Desirable
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Involvement in relevant professional networks/groups
- Research experience
Aptitudes
Essential
- Methodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work and with willingness to learn and develop role
- Capacity to adopt changes to working practices quickly
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
- Exhibit diplomatic and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people of all levels of backgrounds
- Professional in appearance and approach
Desirable
- Ability to motivate /lead others through change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly knowledgeable regarding up-to-date care of patients having Cardiac Surgery.
- Familiar with NSF for CHD content and relevant NICE guidelines
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge (B7)
- Excellent team, interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required.
- Teaching skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant research (medical and nursing).
- Assertive and self aware.
- Presentation skills & Report writing
Desirable
- Awareness of Cardiac Surgery data entry requirements
- Physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills (or working towards) ECG interpretation.
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge (B6)
- Advanced decision-making skills.
- Able to inspire and motivate colleagues.
- Database Management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse 1st Level
- Advanced or Immediate Life Support provider
- Evidence of accredited post registration level 3 educational development in a relevant subject
- Independent prescribing qualification (B7)
Desirable
- Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism
- Independent prescribing qualification (B6)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of caring for patients with cardiac disease.
- Recent acute experience of caring for patients attending for cardiac surgery procedures.
- Evidence of developing relevant clinical expertise.
Desirable
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Involvement in relevant professional networks/groups
- Research experience
Aptitudes
Essential
- Methodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work and with willingness to learn and develop role
- Capacity to adopt changes to working practices quickly
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
- Exhibit diplomatic and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people of all levels of backgrounds
- Professional in appearance and approach
Desirable
- Ability to motivate /lead others through change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly knowledgeable regarding up-to-date care of patients having Cardiac Surgery.
- Familiar with NSF for CHD content and relevant NICE guidelines
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge (B7)
- Excellent team, interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required.
- Teaching skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant research (medical and nursing).
- Assertive and self aware.
- Presentation skills & Report writing
Desirable
- Awareness of Cardiac Surgery data entry requirements
- Physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills (or working towards) ECG interpretation.
- Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge (B6)
- Advanced decision-making skills.
- Able to inspire and motivate colleagues.
- Database Management
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).
