Cardiology Advanced Practitioner – Trainee/Qualified

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Practitioner in Cardiology to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care with autonomous decision making.

You will lead clinical assessment, manage complex caseloads, and contribute to education, service improvement and research within the cardiology team.

This role welcomes internal applicants and supports development within a dynamic NHS trust in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Advanced Care Practitioners (ACP) / Advanced Clinical Practitioners with experience or interest in Cardiology.
• Allied Health Professionals or Registered Nurses who wish to train to become Advanced Care Practitioners and meet entry requirements.
• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff and NHS At Risk staff within Devon who have relevant recent experience as per the Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of cardiology patients
• Manage a defined caseload, including complex and undifferentiated presentations
• Initiate and review treatment plans, including prescribing where appropriate
• Work autonomously while recognising scope of practice and escalation requirements
• Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team
• Support and lead service improvement, audit, and quality initiatives
• Contribute to education, supervision, and development of the wider workforce
• Participate in research, evidence-based practice, and innovation
• Ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care across pathways

Skills

Advanced Practitioner

Cardiology

Education

Nursing or Allied Health Professional background

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Practitioner in Cardiology to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care with autonomous decision making.

You will lead clinical assessment, manage complex caseloads, and contribute to education, service improvement and research within the cardiology team.

This role welcomes internal applicants and supports development within a dynamic NHS trust in Plymouth.