Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Specialist - Cardiothoracic Surgery.
You will be covering cardiac and thoracic surgery and managing the virtual ward. Working alongside the cardiac and thoracic surgeons to optimise patients on the elective and emergency pathway. Pre assessment of patients pre surgery
If this interest you apply now.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking Pre assessment
Manaing patients on the virtual ward
undertaking assessment of suitability for surgery
supporting the surgeons
supporting the patients through the surgical pathway
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your primary responsibility is the direct management of patient problems in collaboration and consultation with the Senior cardiothoracic and anaesthetic Team. The post holder will work as part of the cardiothoracic surgical team. this will include facilitating patient discharge and reducing length of stay by providing expert clinical advice and leadership in the cardiothoracic surgical setting.
You will initiate and participate in research/audit, development of policies and procedures, clinical supervision of junior multi-disciplinary team members, and specialist teaching within the department/location.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your primary responsibility is the direct management of patient problems in collaboration and consultation with the Senior cardiothoracic and anaesthetic Team. The post holder will work as part of the cardiothoracic surgical team. this will include facilitating patient discharge and reducing length of stay by providing expert clinical advice and leadership in the cardiothoracic surgical setting.
You will initiate and participate in research/audit, development of policies and procedures, clinical supervision of junior multi-disciplinary team members, and specialist teaching within the department/location.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Cardiac related course
- RN
Desirable
- Clinical skill and Assessment
- Non medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Cardiac related course
- RN
Desirable
- Clinical skill and Assessment
- Non medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery
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).
