Autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Cardiology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver autonomous, evidence‑based assessment, diagnosis and management for acute and chronic cardiovascular patients. You will work alongside consultant cardiologists, nurses and other specialists in a busy, ACP‑led cardiology service.

You will support rapid reviews from the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Units, drive education and supervise developing ACPs, and contribute to service

Qualifications

• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• Ability to work with consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to education, service improvement and research.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Provide autonomous, evidence-based assessment and treatment plans.
• Support rapid specialist reviews via ACP-led direct-access cardiology trolley service.
• Collaborate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team across emergency and outpatient care.
• Lead and supervise developing Advanced Clinical Practitioners and contribute to education.
• Develop specialist interests and procedural skills to shape cardiology pathways.
• Contribute to audits, quality initiatives and service improvement.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Cardiology knowledge

Leadership

Education/teaching

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver autonomous, evidence‑based assessment, diagnosis and management for acute and chronic cardiovascular patients. You will work alongside consultant cardiologists, nurses and other specialists in a busy, ACP‑led cardiology service.

You will support rapid reviews from the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Units, drive education and supervise developing ACPs, and contribute to service