Job summary
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiac Practitioner trained to an enhanced level of practice to join our cardiology specialist nurse service at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
The team is made up of highly skilled Cardiac Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. We pride ourselves in being forward thinking in service development initiatives and opportunities. As well as supporting the rapid access cardiac clinics including atrial fibrillation, chest pain and heart failure we have introduced new services such as Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC) and hospital at home (H@H).
After a period of training and competency completion the successful candidate would be expected to work in a variety of areas supporting both cardiology front door services and departmental flow through Consultant led ward rounds. The role also involves the running of rapid access cardiac clinics and the undertaking of procedures such as elective cardioversions.
The shift patterns and times will vary according to the needs of the service but will involve weekend and bank holiday working pattern.
Base Location: The post holder is expected to work across all three hospital sites (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital, Christchurch Hospital)
Interview Date: 2nd April 2026
This role requiresNMC or HCPCRegistration.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of cardiology specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the theory and application of clinical governance
Desirable
- Trust policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with a professional body such as NMC/HCPC
- Enhanced Clinical Practice qualification, level 6 or equivalent experience
- Non-medical independent and supplementary prescriber
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within Cardiology
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of specialised care
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of cardiology specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the theory and application of clinical governance
Desirable
- Trust policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with a professional body such as NMC/HCPC
- Enhanced Clinical Practice qualification, level 6 or equivalent experience
- Non-medical independent and supplementary prescriber
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within Cardiology
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of specialised care
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
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).
