# Trainee Advanced Practitioner (Cardiology) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-advanced-practitioner-cardiology/8a839111-617d-47da-955e-1b3819e9ef83 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-advanced-practitioner-cardiology/8a839111-617d-47da-955e-1b3819e9ef83.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Advanced clinical practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T16:41:33.475Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8272938 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8272938?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities What You'll Do As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner, you will progressively develop and demonstrate capabilities across the four pillars of advanced practice as described within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England (2025): You will develop the capability to work autonomously while remaining an integral member of the wider cardiology team, assessing, investigating, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients throughout their inpatient journey. Clinical Practice Develop advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and contribute to the investigation, diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic cardiology conditions. Deliver safe, evidence-based care within agreed clinical pathways, protocols and governance frameworks. Work towards autonomous practice whilst receiving appropriate clinical supervision and support. Leadership and Management Contribute to the development, improvement and transformation of cardiology services. Demonstrate effective leadership within the multidisciplinary team. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation projects that enhance patient outcomes and experience. Education Support the learning and development of colleagues and students within the clinical environment. Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice. Share knowledge and promote best practice across professional groups. Research Critically appraise evidence and apply research findings to clinical practice. Participate in audit, service evaluation and research activities within the specialty. Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and innovation within cardiology services. With increasing autonomy throughout the training programme, you will become a key member of the cardiology team, developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for advanced level practice. What We're Looking For We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated clinician with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Current professional registration with an appropriate healthcare regulatory body. Significant post-registration clinical experience, ideally within Cardiology, acute medicine, critical care or another relevant specialty. Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning. The ability to work effectively within a busy and evolving clinical environment. Strong clinical reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving skills. A commitment to developing advanced practice capabilities and undertaking Master's level study. As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner, you will be expected to work towards achieving the capabilities outlined within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England (2025) across the four pillars of: This is a developmental training post in which the successful candidate will deliver advanced-level care under the supervision of experienced Advanced Practitioners and designated medical supervisors, whilst undertaking a recognised MSc in Advanced Practice. The post holder will develop the knowledge, skills and professional capabilities required to provide expert clinical management and care for patients within Cardiology. Throughout the programme, you will complete an advanced practice portfolio evidencing achievement of the NHS England advanced practice capabilities and specialty-specific competencies. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the NHS England Centre for Advancing Practice guidance, including Readiness for Advanced Practice: A Guide for Aspiring and Trainee Advanced Practitioners, prior to application. The Cardiology Advanced Practitioner ward team provides a seven-day service, working between 07:30 and 20:30, delivering a hybrid model of care alongside the medical team to support cardiology inpatients across their hospital stay. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. ### Applicant requirements 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 ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register - Completion of Healthcare Degree (or equivalent - Minimum 120 credits at L6 or evidence of Masters level study) - Committed and eligible for participation in and completion of MSc in area of speciality - Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of: - Supporting a range of learners in practice - Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice - Evidence of on-going personal and professional development - Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Significant Post Registration experience within chosen specialty - Coaching/leadership experience **Desirable** - Completion of HTPA Competencies - Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification - ILS trained - Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner - Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway - Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan) - Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the ENIC process ## Documents - [job description and person spec (docx, 145.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10588409) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.