Advanced Practitioner (Cardiology)

What You'll Do As an Advanced Practitioner, you will demonstrate expertise across the four pillars of advanced practice set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice (2025): Clinical Practice Practise autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner within the cardiology service. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, formulate differential diagnoses and develop management plans for patients with acute and complex cardiology presentations. Request, interpret and act upon relevant investigations to support clinical decision-making. Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care within agreed clinical pathways, governance frameworks and professional standards. Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient outcomes and experience. Leadership and Management Provide professional and clinical leadership within the cardiology service. Support service development, transformation and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, pathways and clinical standards. Act as a role model, promoting excellence in advanced practice and supporting a positive learning culture. Education Support the education, supervision and development of colleagues, students and trainee advanced practitioners. Facilitate learning opportunities within the clinical environment. Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to workforce development across the service. Research Critically evaluate and apply research evidence to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Participate in audit, service evaluation and research activities. Support innovation and contribute to the development of evidence-based cardiology care. As a senior clinician within the department, you will work across professional, departmental and organisational boundaries to support integrated, patient-centred care and contribute to the ongoing development of advanced practice within the Trust. What We're Looking For We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and experienced Advanced Practitioner with excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: A recognised MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent qualification meeting NHS England Advanced Practice requirements). Evidence of achievement of the advanced practice capabilities and professional standards set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice. An established advanced practice portfolio demonstrating capability across all four pillars of advanced practice. Significant post-registration clinical experience, ideally within Cardiology, acute medicine, critical care or a related specialty. Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills. Evidence of service improvement, leadership and quality improvement activity. Experience of supporting education, supervision and development of others. A commitment to research, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment. You will be expected to maintain and further develop your capability across the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice Leadership and Management Education Research This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of advanced practice and cardiology services, while delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients across the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities What You'll Do As an Advanced Practitioner, you will demonstrate expertise across the four pillars of advanced practice set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice (2025): Clinical Practice Practise autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner within the cardiology service. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, formulate differential diagnoses and develop management plans for patients with acute and complex cardiology presentations. Request, interpret and act upon relevant investigations to support clinical decision-making. Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care within agreed clinical pathways, governance frameworks and professional standards. Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient outcomes and experience. Leadership and Management Provide professional and clinical leadership within the cardiology service. Support service development, transformation and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, pathways and clinical standards. Act as a role model, promoting excellence in advanced practice and supporting a positive learning culture. Education Support the education, supervision and development of colleagues, students and trainee advanced practitioners. Facilitate learning opportunities within the clinical environment. Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to workforce development across the service. Research Critically evaluate and apply research evidence to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Participate in audit, service evaluation and research activities. Support innovation and contribute to the development of evidence-based cardiology care. As a senior clinician within the department, you will work across professional, departmental and organisational boundaries to support integrated, patient-centred care and contribute to the ongoing development of advanced practice within the Trust. What We're Looking For We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and experienced Advanced Practitioner with excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: A recognised MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent qualification meeting NHS England Advanced Practice requirements). Evidence of achievement of the advanced practice capabilities and professional standards set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice. An established advanced practice portfolio demonstrating capability across all four pillars of advanced practice. Significant post-registration clinical experience, ideally within Cardiology, acute medicine, critical care or a related specialty. Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills. Evidence of service improvement, leadership and quality improvement activity. Experience of supporting education, supervision and development of others. A commitment to research, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment. You will be expected to maintain and further develop your capability across the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice Leadership and Management Education Research This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of advanced practice and cardiology services, while delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients across the Trust.