Job overview
Trainee ACP -Cardiology post
Provide direct clinical care through health assessment, the appropriate use of diagnostic tests, interpretation of diagnostic tests, initiation of treatment, formulation and alteration of treatment and monitoring of care programs with a high degree of autonomy
Facilitate the development of clinical practice through research and education of the multi-disciplinary team.
Evaluate care through quality assurance initiatives and assessment of clinical outcomes.
Be an expert resource for other healthcare practitioners.
Ensure that the highest standards of clinical care are delivered.
The post holder will ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence with an awareness of local and national policies and guidelines.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical leadership within this area of care and will lead and develop specialist education.
Main duties of the job
The position of the ACP- Cardiology is dynamic and the post holder will be proactive in developing this role in response to healthcare needs and advances in practice. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by enhancing services, quality and direct provision of care. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role.
We are looking for an innovative and forward-thinking practitioner that will challenge traditional ways of working and seek to enhance clinical care and deliver an excellent patient experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached JD & PS
Training post - Trainee JD attached
Contact Dot Morgan Smith for further details
Dot.Morgan-smith@uhnm.nhs.uk
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Completed ACP or MSC in advanced practice
- Non Medical Prescribing
- Health assessment
Desirable
- Cardiology Modules
Experience
Essential
- Acute NHS experience
Desirable
- Acute Cardiology
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This advert is for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner- Cardiology with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in University Hospitals of North Midlands. It is listed as a Junior Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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