About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us,
Job Title: Cardiology Pre-assessment Nurse Practitioner
Contract Type:Permanent
Please be advised that thisvacancy may close earlier thanstatedif we receivea large number ofapplications.
Main duties of the job
The Cardio Thoracic Nurse Case manager team is looking for a Pre-Assessment Nurse to join their friendly team of Nurse Practitioners.
This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to further enhance their specialist nursing knowledge and skills within a supportive environment.About the team.
The nurse practitioners provide a pre-operative assessment service for patients undergoing Cardio Thoracic surgery and Cardiology interventions.
The nurse practitioners liaise closely with consultant surgeons and cardiologists, anaesthetist and MDT teams across the regions to ensure quality care throughout the whole of the patients' journey.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
What youll do.
To work as an independent Practitioner under the supervision of the Senior Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Case Manager or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP)
This role involves undertaking competency-based patient assessment and examination in order to formulate a management plan for specific groups of patients admitted to UHS for surgical and cardiology pre-operative assessment.
The cardiac pre-assessment nurse is expected to undertake all preparatory work prior to the patient undergoing surgical and cardiology intervention which may include consent, request of any further investigations and to highlight any potential complications to the Senior Nurse Practitioner / Nurse case manager or relevant medical colleague.
The post holder will ideally have experience of supporting patients with Cardiovascular & Thoracic disease within primary or secondary care.
They will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments across organisational boundaries. You will require a flexible approach to working patterns and will be required to work to a rota and completed of all Nurse Practitioner competencies including History Taking and Physical Examination.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required Essential
Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Evidence of on-going personal development. Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Evidence of supporting learners in practice Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint History taking and Physical Assessment experience / course and competencies
Desirable
Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis course Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Advanced Communication course Management Experience / Course
Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential
Significant post registration experience within a surgical setting.
Desirable
Evidence of clinical leadership and managerial ability
Special requirements of the post Essential
Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements
Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address CAR - Specialist Nurses
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)