Job summaryThe post holder will Lead and line manage the established community heart failure team and work collaboratively with the enhanced respiratory service, in a predominantly Nurse led service in Cardiology Medicine Specialities. They will provide advanced clinical triage of new referrals, assessment and treatment of patients referred with heart failure, who may have a highly complex and/or chronic presentation. They will determine clinical diagnosis and treatments indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. They will support virtual ward and hospital at home environment from a heart failure perspective.The post holder will provide expert clinical expertise to develop and enhance the service. This will be done in collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, enhanced respiratory team, reporting to the Nurses Consultant in cardiology and with the support of the established leads/ACP heart failure. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, NCA and externally as appropriate. Main duties of the jobMaintain professional ACP status to ensure that the professional body requirements for registration are met and adhered to. Act in line with theprofessional body requirements Code of Professional Conduct, professional accountability working within the 7 pillars of Clinical Governance.Undertake a significant clinical caseload to an advanced practice standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.Assess cardiology referrals from GPs, SDEC and ED autonomously, implement advice and guidance, develop management plan independently for those with heart failure and make onward referrals and ongoing reviews.Work within the four pillars of Advanced Practice and maintain a portfolio of evidence to enhance personal and professional development. Lead in supporting and teaching of others including Junior Drs, colleagues, nursing staff and trainee ACP's,neighbourhood teams, primary care and voluntary sector, locally and university post grad courses.Participate in planned developments working on research, QI projects, audits, self-development and enhancing own clinical skills and knowledge. Strategically align service to NICE/ESC/GMSCN/GMMMG guidance.Take responsibility for development and review of policies/protocols/LocSSIPs and guidelines related to the Heart Failure service.Provide management and leadership to B7 Heart Failure Specialist Nurses.Hold Non-medical prescribing certificate.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
Depending on experience
Trainee ACP paid at B7 until qualification
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number236-MED-NM687-26-EJob locationsRochdale InfirmaryWhitehall StreetRochdaleOL12 0NBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease use link to the Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Subspeciality Heart Failure and enhanced respiratory - HF team lead job description which includes the job Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease use link to the Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Subspeciality Heart Failure and enhanced respiratory - HF team lead job description which includes the job Specification.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialoClinical based master's degree Advanced Nurse Practitioner or equivalent post graduate qualification for roleoNon-Medical Prescriber (Independent).oPost basic qualification L7 in cardiology speciality.oRecognised leadership qualification.oRecognised teaching qualification, ENB 998 or equivalentDesirableEnrolled in MSc ACP training post as advanced clinical practitionerENB Critical care nursing or Coronary Care qualificationL7 Respiratory Module
Professional Registration
EssentialoCurrent NMC registration first level nurseoParamedic or AHP with current HCPC registration
Knowledge, Training & Experience
EssentialoEvidence of extensive expert professional/clinical knowledge in cardiology supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD.oExcellent clinical reasoning / clinical decision making.oExcellent diagnostic interpretation and autonomous clinical management.oEffective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information.oEvidence of effective people management and leadership skills, change and motivation skill.oAbility to think strategically.oLeadership, Influencing and negotiating skillsoAbility to teach/train and assess within both classroom and workplace settingsoWide-ranging in-depth knowledge of clinical issues in Heart Failure and cardiology.oEvidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols, and clinical audit.oEvidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners, evaluate competency frameworks for junior staff.DesirableEnd of life care qualification L7.Breaking Bad news course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialoClinical based master's degree Advanced Nurse Practitioner or equivalent post graduate qualification for roleoNon-Medical Prescriber (Independent).oPost basic qualification L7 in cardiology speciality.oRecognised leadership qualification.oRecognised teaching qualification, ENB 998 or equivalentDesirableEnrolled in MSc ACP training post as advanced clinical practitionerENB Critical care nursing or Coronary Care qualificationL7 Respiratory Module
Professional Registration
EssentialoCurrent NMC registration first level nurseoParamedic or AHP with current HCPC registration
Knowledge, Training & Experience
EssentialoEvidence of extensive expert professional/clinical knowledge in cardiology supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD.oExcellent clinical reasoning / clinical decision making.oExcellent diagnostic interpretation and autonomous clinical management.oEffective communicator able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information.oEvidence of effective people management and leadership skills, change and motivation skill.oAbility to think strategically.oLeadership, Influencing and negotiating skillsoAbility to teach/train and assess within both classroom and workplace settingsoWide-ranging in-depth knowledge of clinical issues in Heart Failure and cardiology.oEvidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols, and clinical audit.oEvidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners, evaluate competency frameworks for junior staff.DesirableEnd of life care qualification L7.Breaking Bad news course.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. For further information please see
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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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressRochdale InfirmaryWhitehall StreetRochdaleOL12 0NBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressRochdale InfirmaryWhitehall StreetRochdaleOL12 0NBUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Heart Failure in Rochdale employer: National Health Service
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