Band 7 Cardiac Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Cardiac Specialist (nurse or paramedic) to join their cardiac team. This role involves delivering expert cardiac care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring timely treatment for patients. Candidates should have strong skills in ECG interpretation and be a registered healthcare professional. Opportunities for development in a supportive, inclusive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology and acute care is required.
• Strong skills in ECG interpretation and cardiac assessment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert cardiac care and advice across various settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Support patient-centred care pathways and contribute to audits.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Cardiac assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Health Assessment Course or equivalent

Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC)

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is proud to be at the forefront of cardiovascular care and research. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Specialist (either nurse or paramedic) to join our high-performing multidisciplinary cardiac team, delivering excellence across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency cardiac services. Based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital the post holder will play an integral role in the management of direct access STEMI patients from the local ambulance service. Liaising with the ambulance service to accept, direct patients to treatment in line with national time standards. The post holder will also take responsibility for the assessment of patients who attend the hospital with suspected cardiac conditions via the Accident and Emergency and Medical Admission units. Ensuring that identified cardiac patients have appropriate treatment and care started timely and efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated clinician with a passion for cardiovascular health to contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care and help shape the future of cardiac services at one of the busiest and most innovative NHS Trusts in the country.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert cardiac care and advice across a range of acute and elective settings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac nurses, physiologists, and rehabilitation staff.
• Support the development and implementation of patient-centred care pathways.
• Contribute to cardiac investigations, diagnostics, and monitoring, including ECG interpretation.
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff on cardiovascular health and lifestyle management.
• Take part in service audits, research initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
• Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC) with experience in cardiology.
• Proven experience in acute care.
• Strong ECG interpretation and cardiac assessment skills.
• Health Assessment Course or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.

Diversity and Inclusion

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.