Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their team at Hammersmith Hospital. This part-time role involves advanced clinical practice, patient management, and collaboration with surgical teams. Candidates should have significant post-registration experience and relevant qualifications, including a Registered General Nurse status and advanced life support certification. The position offers opportunities for career development and is part of a renowned NHS Trust committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Evidence of accredited post registration level 6 education development in relevant subject.
• Evidence of Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness of working towards).
• Recent & Significant post registration nursing experience of caring for cardiothoracic patients.

Responsibilities

• Work on a rota covering cardiothoracic ward areas.
• Clerk and discharge patients, perform cannulation and phlebotomy.
• Participate actively in ward rounds and collaborate with surgical teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Clinical expertise

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

Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Band 6 Annex U / Band 7

Main area Cardiothoracic Grade Band 6 Annex U / Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 33.5 hours per week Job ref 290-WCCS-1989

Site Hammersmith Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £60,981 Inclusive pa Salary period Yearly Closing 02/06/2025 23:59

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

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).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.