Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit comprises of 48 ward level beds over two wards, a 6 bedded progressive care unit (level 2) and a 12 (level 3) Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, the post will incorporate work in pre-operative assessment clinics and post-surgical follow-up clinics. The position will be based on the Cardiothoracic wards, Chesterman 3 and Chesterman 4. The job isn't for everyone but for those who have the right strengths and motivators its energising, rewarding and they love it. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has a passion for Cardiothoracic Nursing and wishes to expand their clinical skills and follow a clinical career pathway. Our ACPs work at the level of a junior doctor, providing support to the medical teams. If the above description sounds like you then, you have a passion for advancing clinical nursing and leadership and are looking for a new challenge, please contact Matron Jane Pagett via the hospital switchboard for an informal discussion about the vacancy. Wed love to hear from you., The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:

• Expert clinical practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%).
• Professional leadership and consultancy.
• Education, training and development of self and others.
• Practice and service development, research, and evaluation.
  
  You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.