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This an exciting and positive period for our cardiothoracic surgical pre-assessment service, we have recently introduced our ERACS pathway, Day of Surgery Admission and are piloting a prehabilitation programme for patients undergoing surgery. To support this, we are looking for an experienced nurse practitioner with advanced practice skills, preferably with experience in a similar setting. This role provides the opportunity for individuals to be involved in shaping our current and future services.
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the oldest hospital in England with some of the newest facilities, is home to world-leading cardiac and cancer centres, providing state-of-the-art treatment to our patients in the very heart of the City of London. We provide a full range of local and specialist services for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility problems, endocrinology and minor injuries.
We perform cardiac and thoracic surgery on a wide range of patients from across North East London and beyond, including patients requiring complex aortovascular and congenital surgery. We have recently commenced robotic cardiac surgery alongside our existing and successful thoracic robotic surgery programme.
We’re a dedicated, supportive and ambitious team offering excellent training and development opportunities, we actively encourage nurse and AHP led research and offer clinical academic development pathways.
The post holder will be responsible for leading on the provision and delivery of pre-operative care to both cardiac and thoracic surgical patients. This will include providing effective communication between clinical teams, and acting as a point of contact for patients and their next of kin.
As a key member of the surgical team they will use the integrated care pathway (ICP) and supporting protocols as a framework for the decision making process to safely prepare for surgery and improve the quality of patient care.
The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner providing an expert level of care, including advanced assessment of patients and the initiation of treatment and investigations as required.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
“We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.”