Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their established team. The role involves managing patient care in cardiothoracic wards, collaborating with surgical teams, and participating in ward rounds. Candidates should have significant nursing experience, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to advanced clinical practice. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your nursing career in a supportive environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC.
• Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider.
• Evidence of relevant post registration education.

Responsibilities

• Cover cardiothoracic ward areas and manage patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds and collaborate with surgical teams.
• Clerk and discharge patients, perform cannulation and phlebotomy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical expertise

Decision making

Database management

Research experience

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMC)

Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider

Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice (or working towards)

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Client:

Hammersmith Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job overview

We are seeking experienced band 6 (trainee post) or Band 7 nurse.

The successful candidate will work on a rota and cover cardiothoracic ward areas. The role involves clerking and discharging patients, cannulation, phlebotomy, prescribing, active ward round participant and working in collaboration with the surgical teams.
Successful candidates will be expected work within the the four pillars of advanced practice.

We have a very well established Nurse Practitioner service currently with seventeen members of staff in post but are looking to further develop and expand our current team.

The post holders work long days and cover weekends but do not cover night duties so if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge as well as a new development to your existing nursing practice please apply.

Main duties of the job

Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with patients, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people’s experience and improve outcomes.

The main responsibilities for this role have been organised under the four pillars that underpin advanced clinical practice.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (NMC)
• Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider
• Evidence of accredited post registration level 6 education development in relevant subject
• Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards)
• Health related diploma, degree, Masters or equivalent level of knowledge in the specialism
• Master’s Degree of in Advanced Practice (or working towards)
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for cardiothoracic patients.
• Excellent Understanding and experience in recognition of cardiac and thoracic emergencies.
• Experience of the treating the cardiothoracic patient.
• Relevant pharmaceutical knowledge
• Database management

Skills/knowledge/Abilities

• Evidence of developing relevant clinical expertise
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with MDT teams
• Ability to make decisions, prioritise and work under pressure
• Awareness of cardiac data entry requirements
• Involvement in relevant professional networks/group
• Research experience

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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