Job Description

Band 8a Cardiology Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner

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The closing date is 5th May 2025

Job summary

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We are expanding our service and looking to recruit another ACP. We will also consider current trainee ACP's that are part-way into their MSc. The post will initially be working at Heartlands Hospital, and the ACP role will support the consultants in the running of the cardiology wards/CCU and take the lead within our Assessment Area. This assessment area is key to the functioning of the front door for cardiology patients and due to its success, we are looking to develop the job plan to include rotation to Good Hope Hospital Cardiology directorate to help develop a similar front door service. The role is full time and will include 7 day working including twilight hours as part of the rotation.


Trained ACP:

Applicants will already have an MSc in Advanced Practice, have extensive experience as a Band 7 or above, and will already be working as a clinician in cardiology or a clinically relevant specialty (Acute or Emergency medicine).

Trainee ACP:

Applicants will already have started an MSc in Advanced Practice, or be ready to start in September, have experience as a senior HCP, and will already be working in cardiology or a clinically relevant specialty (Acute or Emergency medicine).

We will consider applications from training ACP's who have completed year 1 of their MSc and are on their way to completing their ACAT assessment to be a qualified ACP. Qualified ACP's also welcome from AHP backgrounds.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the division. The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area. Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. The post holder will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP Governance standards and procedures document. The post holder will deliver a 90% clinical component to their role and 10% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, self-development and research.

About us

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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.

Job description

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Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body (NMC/HCPC/GPC) Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc (must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice) - Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7 Non - Medical Prescribing Course - where applicable to registration Advanced Life Support Qualification Recognised Teaching & Assessing/Mentoring Qualification/Course

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Experience

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Essential

Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service Evidence of on-going CPD Evidence of teaching in a variety ofenvironments A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice within agreed health care environments Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role Sound understanding of evidence based practice and its application

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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Advanced Clinical Assessment/Practice skills Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills (verbal, nonverbal and written Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Able to use initiative and make decisions supported by agreed standards Demonstrable effective time management and work organisation skills within autonomous practice to prioritise tasks and duties required to undertake the role consistently Knowledge & evidence of research/audit processes and application Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations Reliable , punctual , professional attitude and presentation including personal dress Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development Sound clinical reasoning & decision making Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills Flexible, will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Heidi Lane


Heidi.lane@uhb.nhs.uk


07920786079


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 8a


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Salary

53755.00 to 60504.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working


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Reference number

304-9007987


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Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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Attachments

Band 8a JD PS.pdf - 5729KB Opens in a new window