Enhanced Practitioner in Cardiac Surgery

1 week ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Enhanced Practitioner (EP) Position at Bristol Heart Institute

Are you a dynamic and innovative professional ready to join our EP Team at the Bristol Heart Institute? We are a close-knit group of 11 nurse Practitioners dedicated to managing patients awaiting or recovering from cardiac surgery. This Band 7 role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside Registrars, Consultants, and the Intensivist Team in cardiac high dependency areas.

Main Duties of the Job:

  • Provide high-quality care to elective and emergency patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures
  • Collaborate across divisions and professions to enhance patient outcomes and resource efficiency
  • Deliver evidence-based care, participate in practice audits, research, and service enhancement
  • Take on responsibilities traditionally handled by junior medical staff, collaborating closely with Registrars and Consultant Surgeons

The Ideal Applicant Will:

  • Be an experienced nurse and Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of cardiovascular disease and cardiac procedures
  • Demonstrate strong clinical, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Work effectively in teams and autonomously as needed
  • Be committed to ongoing professional development and pursuing a Masters Level qualification
  • Have experience in High Dependency and Ward patient care
  • Actively contribute to service development and quality enhancement

About University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW):

UHBW is a leading acute Trust with a workforce of over 13,000 staff across 10 sites. We serve a population of 500,000+ in South West England, offering excellent care and spearheading cutting-edge research and innovations. Join us at UHBW located in Bristol and Weston, where you can enjoy city life near picturesque countryside or the seaside. We are dedicated to diversity, patient-centered services, and creating a workforce that mirrors our local community.

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

  • Registered Nurse 1st Level
  • Advanced or Immediate Life Support provider
  • Accredited post-registration level 3 educational development
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (B7)
  • Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning qualification

Desirable

  • Health-related diploma, degree, or Masters in a related field
  • Willingness to attain non-medical prescribing qualification (B6)

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

  • Extensive experience in caring for cardiac patients
  • Recent acute care experience for cardiac surgery patients
  • Demonstrated development of clinical expertise

Desirable

  • Teaching experience, involvement in professional networks, research background

Aptitudes:

Essential

  • Methodical, assertive, and reliable with attention to detail
  • Flexible approach to work, willingness to learn, and adapt to change
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and diplomatic
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Desirable

  • Ability to lead through change, motivate others

Skills and Abilities:

Essential

  • Proficient in current cardiac care practices
  • Knowledgeable in CHD standards and NICE guidelines
  • Strong team, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Tech-savvy, with research and report writing abilities
  • Competent in digital tools and ECG interpretation

Desirable

  • Advanced decision-making, teaching, and database management skills

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