Job Title: Cardiology Advanced Clinical Practitioner/ Trainee
Agency: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cheshire, Crewe, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified

Job Summary

The cardiology team at MCHFT is looking to recruit a qualified Advanced Clinical practitioner to join the team. Please note this advert is open to anyone wanting to train as an ACP. Also, this is an ideal opportunity for an established Advanced Clinical Practitioner in cardiology who wishes to undertake relevant training in the assessment and management of patients presenting to cardiology services. Or anyone wishing to train as a cardiology ACP.

There is full support, commitment, and drive from the divisional management team to provide and enhance these roles in practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain skills and experience in advanced practice to support their development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who can act autonomously and has a passion for delivering excellent quality care. You will have a strong belief in influencing the quality agenda and supporting the development and succession planning of your nursing and medical colleagues. There is a long-term commitment from the trust to develop a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners at bands up to 8a to support emphasis on quality and safety in practice, as well as recognising the role of audit and training in developing staff across disciplines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will perform a comprehensive and valid assessment of patients presenting in the acute and chronic cardiology care setting. The individual will utilise theoretical knowledge, advanced clinical skills and specialist expertise to progress decision-making and develop plans of care to facilitate the patient journey. This will occur in collaboration and discussion with the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will utilise an evidence-based approach to the management of acute and chronic cardiology patients and will be expected to take responsibility, provide care, and make clinical decisions in accordance with agreed clinical pathways of care and proficiency of own skill set. This will also include history taking, examination, and investigation skills to timely and safely progress the patient’s journey.

The post holder will contribute to the education and training of the multidisciplinary team and will engage in clinical supervision, self-reflection, research/audit, and quality initiatives that contribute to the improvement of care for adults presenting to MCHFT. Multi-disciplinary collaboration and working will be expected using high levels of communication skills to enhance both the service and its sustainable delivery.

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