Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgery Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Applicants must hold professional healthcare registration with a recognised UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or GPhC).Qualified ACP Applicants: Applicants should have, or be working towards, the following:*Cardiac specialty experience or experience within an acute secondary care setting (desirable)*Postgraduate qualification in a cardiac or related specialty (desirable)*MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and/or be working towards completion of an MSc, with evidence of achievement across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice*Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300) (essential)*Advanced patient assessment module (essential)*Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification (desirable)*Recognised teaching, mentorship or supervision qualification, or equivalent experienceThis is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical practice skills within a specialist cardiac surgery service and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners working within Cardiac Surgery.
The role will involve undertaking ward-based clinical duties to support the patient pathway, providing both pre-operative and post-operative management of cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, clinical assessment, diagnosis, management and escalation of deteriorating patients, referral to and liaison with the multidisciplinary team and other specialties, and communication with primary care services. The team also provides care for heart and lung transplant patients in collaboration with the transplant team.
The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust ACP governance standards, policies and procedures. Qualified ACPs will undertake a role comprising of 90% clinical practice and 10% non-clinical activity, supporting the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
An informal visit is strongly recommended.
Informal enquires can be made via email to: Kathryn Hewitt or Nicola Dunn- Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioners for Cardiac @uhb.nhs.ukAbout usUniversity 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.
DetailsDate posted05 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
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57,528 to 64,750 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number3 Job locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialProfessional HealthcareRegistration with a UK RegulatoryBody ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experienceMSc 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 ofhealth assessment module atLevel 7Non -- Medical Prescribing Course -- where applicable to registrationAdvanced Life Support Qualification / Cardiac Life SupportRecognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Experience
EssentialExtensive post registrationexperience at a senior level (Band7 or above) in specialty areaincluding significant and relevantsenior clinical and leadershipexperienceEvidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider serviceEvidence of on-going CPDEvidence of teaching in a variety of environmentsA sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provisionA knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practiceSound understanding of evidence based practice and its applicationDesirableKnowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
EssentialReliable , punctual , professionalattitude and presentationincluding personal dressAbility to work well under pressure in a complex care environmentIs aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the roleDemonstrable structured approach to continuing professional developmentSound clinical reasoning & decision makingAbility to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skillsFlexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environmentsWilling to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialProfessional HealthcareRegistration with a UK RegulatoryBody ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experienceMSc 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 ofhealth assessment module atLevel 7Non -- Medical Prescribing Course -- where applicable to registrationAdvanced Life Support Qualification / Cardiac Life SupportRecognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Experience
EssentialExtensive post registrationexperience at a senior level (Band7 or above) in specialty areaincluding significant and relevantsenior clinical and leadershipexperienceEvidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider serviceEvidence of on-going CPDEvidence of teaching in a variety of environmentsA sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provisionA knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practiceSound understanding of evidence based practice and its applicationDesirableKnowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
EssentialReliable , punctual , professionalattitude and presentationincluding personal dressAbility to work well under pressure in a complex care environmentIs aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the roleDemonstrable structured approach to continuing professional developmentSound clinical reasoning & decision makingAbility to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skillsFlexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environmentsWilling to travel to all Trust sites as required by job roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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