Enhanced Practitioner in Cardiac Surgery

3 weeks ago

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

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated Enhanced Practitioner [EP] . This Band 7 role is to be part of the EP Team based within the Bristol Heart Institute. Developmental Band 6 to 7 Trainee EP will be considered.

We are closely integrated group of 11 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 High Dependency areas.

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 nurse who is a Non-Medical Prescriber Have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease and cardiac procedures. 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 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.

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 Non-medical prescribing qualification (B7) Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning qualification

Desirable

Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism Willing to or working towards non-medical 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, assertive 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 procedures. 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. Competent with digital technology Demonstrates knowledge of relevant research (medical and nursing). Excellent presentation & Report writing skills Awareness of Cardiac Surgery data entry requirements. Physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills (or working towards) ECG interpretation Computer literate Assertive and self aware.

Desirable

Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge (B6) Advanced decision-making skills. Able to inspire and motivate colleagues. Database Management Teaching skills ECG interpretation

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