Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Cardiac and Thoracic
Closing date: 09 July 2026
Responsibilities
- Lead ACP‑led ward rounds and thoracic ward attender clinics with support from consultants and registrar team.
- Provide independent clinical management of patients undergoing lung cancer surgery and chest trauma care.
- Deliver advanced assessment, diagnostic decision‑making, leadership and educational support within the four pillars of Advanced Practice: expert clinical practice, leadership & management, research and education & development.
- Work 12‑hour shifts from 07:30 to 20:30, seven days a week, and 7.5‑hour shifts for clinic coverage.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, service development and research projects.
- Practice within agreed care protocols, monitored by the Designated Medical Lead / Lead ACP.
- Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.
- Collaborate across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries to deliver patient‑centred seamless care.
Qualifications
- Registered Healthcare Professional on the relevant NMC/HCPC register.
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (180 credits) or equivalent portfolio route recognised by HEE or completion of a nationally recognised specialty‑specific Advanced Clinical Practice programme (e.g. FICM or RCEM EM ACP).
- Specialty‑specific post‑registration qualification or training.
- Evidence of leading learning in practice and supporting colleagues to promote learning and a positive learning environment.
- Evidence of supervising and managing a range of learning needs.
- Leadership and management qualification.
- Ability to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.
- Completion of IR(ME)R training.
- Extensive post‑registration experience in a relevant speciality.
- Experience of service development.
- Acting as a practice assessor or supporting the progression of learners.
- ALS instructor.
- EPLS/PALS provider.
Applications from allied health professionals as well as those from nursing backgrounds are welcomed.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
