Within Cardiology we have expanded our Heart Attack Unit and Cardiac Day ward resulting in additional Advanced 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.
We have a very well established Nurse Practitioners service currently with sixteen members of staff in post but are looking to further develop and expand our current team.
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.
* The ANP (ACP) will join an existing team of established practitioners.
* The post holder will work across directorate and professional boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary working for the benefit of improved patient outcomes and efficient use of resources.
* The trainee post holder will be working towards a non-medical independent prescriber qualification and will take over roles previously undertaken by junior medical staff.
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. Please talk to us at interview.
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.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse (NMC)
* 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)
Desirable
* Degree Relevant Post basic course
* Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
* Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for patients with cardiac disease.
* Excellent Understanding and experience in recognition of cardiac emergencies.
* Knowledge of related government guidance and policy
Desirable
* Database management
* Presentation skills
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
* Evidence of developing relevant clinical expertise
* Computer Literacy
* Ability to work quickly and flexibly with competing priorities and in complex situation
* Excellent organisational skills
* Physical assessment
Desirable
* Research experience
* Involvement in relevant professional networks/group
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
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