Trainee Advanced Practitioner (Cardiology)

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Trainee Advanced Practitioner - Cardiology. This permanent role supports developing as an Advanced Practitioner alongside consultants and the Cardiology MDT, with funded MSc training and structured supervision.

You will work to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for acute and complex cardiology presentations, progressing to a substantive Band 8a role upon successful completion and portfolio assessment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with interest in Cardiology
• Willingness to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice and training
• Desire to develop as an Advanced Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Join the Cardiology Advanced Practitioner ward team and contribute to patient care
• Work alongside Consultants, Advanced Practitioners and MDT to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
• Develop capabilities across the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education and Research

Job description

Trainee Advanced Practitioner (Cardiology)

The closing date is 17 September 2026

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Trainee Advanced Practitioner - Cardiology

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic clinician to join our established Cardiology Advanced Practitioner ward team.

Are you an experienced registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional, with a strong interest in Cardiology and a desire to develop as an Advanced Practitioner.

Working alongside Consultant Cardiologists, Advanced Practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to practise at an advanced level, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with acute and complex cardiology presentations.

You will undertake a recognised MSc in Advanced Practice and develop the capabilities outlined within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England (2025) across the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research. Throughout your training, you will receive structured clinical and educational supervision from the Advanced Practice leadership team and designated medical supervisors.

On successful completion of the MSc advanced practice programme, demonstration of the required advanced practice capabilities, achievement of all specialty-specific competencies, and successful presentation of your portfolio through the Trust's Advanced Practice governance and expert review process, you will progress to a substantive Band 8a Advanced Practitioner role.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details

Date posted

03 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-SNM060926

Job locations

• CAR Cardiac Chest Pain
• Tremona Road
• Southampton
• SO16 6YD
• United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

• CAR Cardiac Chest Pain
• Tremona Road
• Southampton
• SO16 6YD
• United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cardiology Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Name: Colin Hubbard

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]