Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• 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.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience.
• Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route.
• Post Graduate diploma qualification in Advanced Practice.
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role).
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
• Evidence of completion of the NHSE/HEE Clinical Pillar of Multi-Professional ACP Framework

Essential

• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence.
• Experience of delivering training / education to others.
• Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity.
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs.
• Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs).
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection.

Essential

• In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management.
• Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans.
• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families.
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations.

Desirable

• Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others.
• Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP".
• Excellent presentation skills.

Essential

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude.
• Commitment to staff development and training.
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure.