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

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Practitioner with a specialist interest in Cardiology to join our established Cardiology Advanced Practice ward team.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate practitioner to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert, patient-centred care for patients with acute and complex cardiology conditions. The successful candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to service development, supporting the delivery of high-quality care in line with local and national standards.  

As a qualified Advanced Practitioner, you will practise autonomously within your scope of practice, demonstrating the capabilities set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice (2025). You will independently assess, investigate, diagnose, manage and evaluate patients with acute cardiology presentations, while working closely with consultants, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and seamless care throughout the patient journey.  

The Cardiology Advanced Practice ward team provides a seven-day service, operating between 07:30 and 20:30, working alongside the medical team to support cardiology inpatients throughout their hospital stay.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. 

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You'll Do 

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will demonstrate expertise across the four pillars of advanced practice set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice (2025): 

Clinical Practice 

Practise autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner within the cardiology service. 

Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, formulate differential diagnoses and develop management plans for patients with acute and complex cardiology presentations. 

Request, interpret and act upon relevant investigations to support clinical decision-making. 

Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care within agreed clinical pathways, governance frameworks and professional standards. 

Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient outcomes and experience. 

Leadership and Management 

Provide professional and clinical leadership within the cardiology service. 

Support service development, transformation and quality improvement initiatives. 

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, pathways and clinical standards. 

Act as a role model, promoting excellence in advanced practice and supporting a positive learning culture. 

Education 

Support the education, supervision and development of colleagues, students and trainee advanced practitioners. 

Facilitate learning opportunities within the clinical environment. 

Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to workforce development across the service. 

Research 

Critically evaluate and apply research evidence to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. 

Participate in audit, service evaluation and research activities. 

Support innovation and contribute to the development of evidence-based cardiology care. 

As a senior clinician within the department, you will work across professional, departmental and organisational boundaries to support integrated, patient-centred care and contribute to the ongoing development of advanced practice within the Trust. 

 What We're Looking For 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and experienced Advanced Practitioner with excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

A recognised MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent qualification meeting NHS England Advanced Practice requirements). 

Evidence of achievement of the advanced practice capabilities and professional standards set out within the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice. 

An established advanced practice portfolio demonstrating capability across all four pillars of advanced practice. 

Significant post-registration clinical experience, ideally within Cardiology, acute medicine, critical care or a related specialty. 

Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills. 

Evidence of service improvement, leadership and quality improvement activity. 

Experience of supporting education, supervision and development of others. 

A commitment to research, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. 

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. 

The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment. 

You will be expected to maintain and further develop your capability across the four pillars of advanced practice: 

Clinical Practice 

Leadership and Management 

Education 

Research 

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of advanced practice and cardiology services, while delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients across the Trust.