Job summary
Job Summary
Band 7 -- Cardiac Practitioner (Nurse / Paramedic)
Join One of the UK's Leading NHS Trusts in Delivering Cutting-Edge Cardiac Care
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is proud to be at the forefront of cardiovascular care and research. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Specialist (either nurse or paramedic) to join our high-performing multidisciplinary cardiac team, delivering excellence across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency cardiac services.
Based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital the post holder will play an integral role in the management of direct access ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients from the local ambulance service. Liaising with the ambulance service to accept, direct patients to treatment in line with national time standards.
The post holder will also take responsibility for the assessment of patients who attend the hospital with suspected cardiac conditions via the Accident and Emergency and Medical Admission units. Ensuring that identified cardiac patients have appropriate treatment and care started timely and efficiently.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated clinician with a passion for cardiovascular health to contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care and help shape the future of cardiac services at one of the busiest and most innovative NHS Trusts in the country.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
As a Cardiac Specialist, you will:
*Deliver expert cardiac care and advice across a range of acute and elective settings.
*Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac nurses, physiologists, and rehabilitation staff.
*Support the development and implementation of patient-centred care pathways.
*Contribute to cardiac investigations, diagnostics, and monitoring, including ECG interpretation.
*Provide education to patients, families, and staff on cardiovascular health and lifestyle management.
*Take part in service audits, research initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
What We're Looking For
*Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC) with experience in cardiology.
*Proven experience in acute care.
*Strong ECG interpretation and cardiac assessment skills.
. Health Assessment Course or equivalant.
*Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
*A commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
About us
University 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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- *Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role) OR Registered Paramedic on the HCPC Register
- *Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- *Recognised mentorship course
Desirable
- *To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
- *To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
- *Independent and Supplementary Prescribing / willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role (to complete within 12 months of starting role or completion of health assessment course)
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC/HCPC
- *Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated speciality Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence.
- *Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
- *Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- *Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
- *Experience of patient service user advocacy role
- *Can demonstrate expert knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
- *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- *Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
- *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
- *Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- *Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- *Awareness of current research related to the speciality
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- * Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
- *Ability to act on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role) OR Registered Paramedic on the HCPC Register
- *Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- *Recognised mentorship course
Desirable
- *To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
- *To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
- *Independent and Supplementary Prescribing / willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role (to complete within 12 months of starting role or completion of health assessment course)
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC/HCPC
- *Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated speciality Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence.
- *Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
- *Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- *Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
- *Experience of patient service user advocacy role
- *Can demonstrate expert knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
- *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- *Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
- *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
- *Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- *Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- *Awareness of current research related to the speciality
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- * Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
- *Ability to act on own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
