The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology CDC Pathways

The closing date is 03 September 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting an advanced nurse practitioner with highly developed knowledge, skills and clinical expertise in diagnosis, management and treatment of Cardiovascular conditions. Providing support to hospital and community based clinical staff, and nursing colleagues, working collaboratively to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for all patients using the clinical pathways within the CDC and PAH Cardiology Services. Acting in a professional and compassionate way to provide clinical advice and professional support to patients, carers and colleagues. Maintain and provide clinical excellence through the use of evidenced based practice, and participation in clinical audit and research.

This is a senior nursing role that leads the drive to improve the quality of patient care across the evolving diagnostic and treatment pathways enabled by the CDC. In conjunction with the Lead Nurse for Cardiology Diagnostic Pathway's, Cardiology Medical and Operational teams, the post holder will work across organisational boundaries to ensure appropriate services are in place and to deliver national and local strategic and operational service objective's and quality standards.

Main duties of the job

To work at an advanced level, practising autonomously and independently (as well as within a multi-disciplinary team), to deliver a Cardiology Nurse-Led Diagnostic, Assessment and Treatment service within the CDC and PAH Cardiology service

To act as facilitator, educator and role-model in delivering a comprehensive Cardiology Diagnostic and Treatment service

To work collaboratively with clinical and nursing colleagues, community teams and designated health and social care organisation in delivering appropriate patient centred treatment and care in line with the evolving strategic vision of PAH NHS Trust

Working at an advanced level draw from a diverse range of experience and knowledge in making decisions around triaging of referral, required interventions and treatment, including prescribing medication and developing clinical management plans

Promote a high standard of advanced specialist nursing by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of patients/ families through evidence-based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines

To initiate and develop strategies to meet the requirements and targets set by national and local statutory bodies. To safeguard and act in the best interests of patients by maintaining the inherent dignity and value of each individual enabling them to make informed choices in order to reach their own potential. (Acknowledgement to the NMC Code).

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

The Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) located at St Margaret's Hospital in Epping, will deliver new patient pathways and diagnostic bundles to offer an innovative, enhanced patient experience and improved patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative healthcare initiative that provides quicker and more local access to diagnostic tests close to patients' homes.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7415508-CSS

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification: Master's degree in an appropriate subject (or equivalent qualification, willingness to work towards)
  • Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
  • Clinical History Taking and Assessment Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantive experience at advance clinical practice level in Cardiology
  • Experience in drafting and piloting of clinical policy, pathway and business cases
  • Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification: Master's degree in an appropriate subject (or equivalent qualification, willingness to work towards)
  • Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
  • Clinical History Taking and Assessment Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantive experience at advance clinical practice level in Cardiology
  • Experience in drafting and piloting of clinical policy, pathway and business cases
  • Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Cardiology Diagnostic Pathways

Ron Leslie

ron.leslie@nhs.net

01279973413

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7415508-CSS

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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