Trainee Advanced Practitioner, Cardiology

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool invites applications for the Trainee Advanced Practitioner in Cardiology. You will be employed at AfC Band 7 while completing a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice via the apprenticeship route, with progression to AfC Band 8a upon qualification.

Work with consultants and the MDT in a fast-paced cardiology environment, demonstrating autonomous practice, leadership, and a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Post registration qualification in specialty Non-Medical Prescribing.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Autonomous Working

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £49,387 - £56,515 PER ANNUM Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

Trainee Advanced Practitioner, Cardiology

NHS AfC: Band 7

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision'to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering thebest carefor our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.

As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:

• Group Development - Develop and implement the values, services, and systems to allows our hospitals to work effectively in a group model
• Delivering World Class Care- Delivering world class clinical outcomes with an outstanding experience for patients and their families is our priority. It means providing excellent, compassionate, and safe care, with world-leading expertise; using equipment and facilities that are best-in-class.
• Advancing Quality and Innovation- Our world class care needs to continually develop and improve so that we offer patients the most suitable treatments based upon the best available evidence and technology. We will support research activity to ensure that new approaches are translated quickly into practice.
• Increasing Value- Our care is underpinned by the resources available to our clinical staff. We work hard to ensure that our services are financially sustainable, and we make informed decisions about the best possible use of our resources.
• Developing People- Our patients and families are served by our dedicated staff teams. This strategic objective has been prioritised as we want to make LHCH the best place to work.
• Leading Through Collaboration - Specialised services by their very nature create centres of expertise, attract specialists, research, innovation, reputation and for staff, an increased sense of pride and purpose. Whilst we will always seek to develop specialised services at LHCH, we passionately believe in collaboration as a means of improving patient care, experience and earlier prevention and intervention.
• Improving Our Population Health - Cardiovascular disease is the biggest single condition where lives can be saved over the next ten years. It is both a national and regional priority. Within Cheshire and Merseyside, the opportunities are significant. Looking outward not inward, this strategic objective signal one of our new ways of working. The intent of this objective is to ensure patients are seen before their condition becomes more complex. We will ensure that we champion CVD prevention as a core activity of the organisation.

Our Mission

“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of Cardiology Advanced Practitioners at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital as a Trainee Advanced Practitioner. Our team of Cardiology AP's have developed their roles, becoming expert practitioners within the speciality with a wide range of clinical responsibilities caring for patients across the inpatient and outpatient setting. They act as advisors for all members of the MDT, providing support and direct patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment across the Cardiology wards. We are looking for a critical thinker with extensive clinical experience within acute cardiology, proven leadership skills, and with excellent communication and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical experience, and can evidence the ability to work autonomously. The successful applicant will be employed at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 7 while completing a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, funded via the apprenticeship route. On successful completion of the MSc and relevant clinical competencies, they will move to anAfC Band 8a.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with our dedicated team of consultants, junior medical staff and the senior nursing team in the delivery of excellent, safe and compassionate care to all patients within the Medicine Division. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to develop their career across cardiology. We are looking for candidates with a wealth of clinical cardiology experience who are keen to develop within the four pillars of advanced practice.

Working for our organisation

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trainee AP will work as an integral part of the medical workforce, whose daily workload is driven by the medical management of the patients within the service. This will be across the Cardiology directorate, working as part of the medical and wider multidisciplinary team. Once qualified, they will be included in the junior medical Rota collectively providing cover for the acute 24-hour inpatient service. The post holder will take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of patients with highly complex medical and surgical conditions. The AP will determine clinical diagnosis and treatment plans whilst working with a designated clinical lead/s.

They will: Work as an autonomous practitioner in line with the code of conduct and standards of practice of their relevant professional governing body. Working within their personal scope of practice and maintaining professional development needs of an Advanced Practitioner. Undertake a significant clinical caseload to an advanced professional standard using specialist knowledge drawing from theoretical and practical experience to apply critical thinking. Undertake advanced clinical assessment for a caseload of patients, early diagnosis of complications commonly related to the patient group and initiation of treatment plans which are agreed and escalated to senior clinicians within the service. Work within the MDT to ensure onward referrals/pathways are managed appropriately, seeking expertise from specialist services as required. Uphold the agreed set of Trust values and behaviours and are accountable for own attitude and behaviour. As a Trainee, they will work along side a team of qualified APs and receive regular supervision. They will be released one day a week to attend university as part of the masters' study.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• Post registration qualification in speciality Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of extensive expert clinical knowledge and experience within an acute cardiology setting.
• Experience in the assessment of acutely deteriorating patients with appropriate escalation.
• Excellent clinical reasoning / clinical decision making.
• Evidence of continuous professional development within speciality.
• Experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment of acutely deteriorating patients.
• Effective clinical examination skills.
• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD.
• Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of policy / protocols, change in practice and clinical audit.

Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility in order to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team.
• Positive role model. Ability to organise priories and coordinate care.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Committed to delivering Compassionate Excellence.
• Knowledge and commitment to the Trust values.
• Ability to work autonomously

Values and Behaviours

• Making a difference

All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.

As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.

Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.

The Trust is a no-smoking site.

Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 and 3 posts. Guidelines state that many other posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

If you are a Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.

Our statement on modern slavery

We have zero tolerance of slavery and human trafficking and are committed to maintaining and improving systems, processes and policies to avoid complicity in human rights violation and to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain.

The Trust policies, procedures, governance and legal arrangements are robust, ensuring that proper checks and due diligence are applied in employment procedures to ensure compliance with this legislation. We also conform to the NHS employment check standards within our workforce recruitment and selection practices. This strategic approach incorporates analysis of the Trust’s supply chains and its partners to assess risk exposure and management on modern slavery.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.