Job summary Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner. You will often work autonomously as an independent practitioner but also closely with the consultant surgeons, specialist registrars, junior medical staff and nursing teams in all phases of the cardiothoracic patient's pathway. You will act as a clinical leader within their specific service, supporting the provision of clinical expertise that is evidence based. If this interest you apply now Main duties of the job You will conduct audit, research and the development of local multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current best evidence in consultation with other healthcare professionals for the department. To undertake defined procedures within the scope of the role i.e. endoscopic conduit harvest, wound care, wound healing and prevention of infection in surgical wounds. The Senior Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner will utilise specialist skills and knowledge to deliver pre, intra and post-operative care to patients undergoing surgery. Participate in Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner on call rota including weekdays and weekends. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CTC-BA-2160 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities For full details please refer to the attached job description. We look forward for your application. Job description Job responsibilities For full details please refer to the attached job description. We look forward for your application. Person Specification Essential Essential Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience Desirable EVH Trained with minimum 100 independent cases Desirable Essential Tertiary Centre Experience Desirable Cardiothoracic experience Person Specification Essential Essential Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience Desirable EVH Trained with minimum 100 independent cases Desirable Essential Tertiary Centre Experience Desirable Cardiothoracic experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)