Acp

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of Cardiology Advanced Clinical Practitioners at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Our team of Cardiology ACP's have developed their roles, becoming expert practitioners within the speciality with a wide range of clinical responsibilities caring for patients across the inpatient and outpatient setting. They act as advisors for all members of the MDT, providing support and direct patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment across the Cardiology wards. We are looking for critical thinker with extensive clinical experience within acute cardiology, proven leadership skills, and with excellent communication and organisational skills. This advert is for a qualified ACP and is advertised at Agenda for Change band 8a., You will work closely with our dedicated team of consultants, junior medical staff and the senior nursing team in the delivery of excellent, safe and compassionate care to all patients within the Medicine Division. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to develop their career across cardiology. We are looking for candidates with a wealth of clinical cardiology experience who are keen to develop within the four pillars of advanced clinical practice., The ACP will work as an integral part of the medical workforce, whose daily workload is driven by the medical management of the patients within the service. This will be across the Cardiology directorate, working as part of the medical and wider multidisciplinary team. The ACP will be included in the junior medical Rota collectively providing cover for the acute 24-hour inpatient service. The post holder will take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of patients with highly complex medical and surgical conditions. The ACP will determine clinical diagnosis and treatment plans whilst working with a designated clinical lead/s. They will: Work as an autonomous practitioner in line with the code of conduct and standards of practice of their relevant professional governing body. Working within their personal scope of practice and maintaining professional development needs of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Undertake a significant
clinical caseload to an advanced professional standard using specialist knowledge drawing from theoretical and practical experience to apply critical thinking. Undertake advanced clinical assessment for a caseload of patients, early diagnosis of complications commonly related to the patient group and initiation of treatment plans which are agreed and escalated to senior clinicians within the service. Work within the MDT to ensure onward referrals/pathways are managed appropriately, seeking expertise from specialist services as required. Uphold the agreed set of Trust values and behaviours and are accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 and 3 posts. Guidelines state that many other posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

Applications will be considered for appointment as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) from candidates with appropriate clinical experience who can evidence the ability to work autonomously. The successful applicant will be employed at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 7 while completing a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, funded via the apprenticeship route. On successful completion of the MSc and relevant clinical competencies, they will move to an AfC Band 8a., If you are a Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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