We are recruiting to an Advanced Practitioner role within Cardiology at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
This opportunity is open to:
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
The post holder will work at an advanced level of practice to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across cardiology services. The role includes autonomous clinical decision-making, leadership, service improvement, education, and research in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main Duties of the Job
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
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Clinical Practice
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care using advanced clinical skills
Manage complex and undifferentiated cardiology presentations
Make evidence-based decisions using clinical judgement and multiple information sources
Initiate and adjust treatments including medication, therapies, and lifestyle advice
Work in partnership with patients, families, and carers to support decision-making
Manage clinical risk and act within defined professional and organisational frameworks
Work collaboratively across MDT and organisational boundaries
Maintain high standards of documentation, infection control, and patient safety
For further information please see attached job description
