We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic Cardiac Surgery team at Nottingham University NHS Trust.
Job Overview
The ACP will work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care across the cardiac surgical pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safe, high-quality care and to participate in the development of advanced practice within a nationally recognized surgical center.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide autonomous healthcare to patients in CICU/CHDU using specialist knowledge and skills.
2. Conduct independent clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatments of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions.
3. Refer patients to relevant specialties for investigations and facilitate safe patient discharge.
4. Practice at an advanced level demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of Cardiac Surgery, including clinical assessment, critical thinking, and management skills.
5. Possibly serve as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered healthcare professional with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice including patient assessment modules and/or hold an NHS England Advanced Practice Digital Badge.
* Possession of a digital badge is essential for those with an MSc not in advanced clinical practice.
* Demonstrated competence across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice (HEE, 2017), mapped to the trust’s clinical competency framework and NHS England standards.
Additional Information
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per year, dependent on experience.
Join our team at NUH, one of the city’s largest employers, supporting health, research, education, and innovation. We value diversity and welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups, as well as disabled individuals, to improve our representation.
We offer numerous personal development opportunities to turn your job into a career. Come and be part of our wonderful team!
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