Job summary
This post offers the opportunity for registered Healthcare Professionals to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Bolton in the September 2025 cohort (delivered over 2 years).
Your role will enable you to study with the university and have practical on the job training at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust with the support of our consultant cardiologist team through the Apprenticeship scheme.
The Trainee ACP will be working towards becoming an autonomous, accountable practitioner who will work on their own initiative and in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues as required.
Until signed off as competent, the Trainee ACP will work under the supervision of a qualified clinician whilst developing the skills that enable them to become an autonomous practitioner.
The role will be structured around the four pillars of advanced practice:*Expert clinical practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%)*Leadership*Education, training and development of self and others*Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to establish an ACP lead Arrhythmia Specialist service at Bolton NHS FT and the post is designed to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the exisitng specialist nurse team.
The service will require design and establishment of an ACP led service for patients referred for cardioversion. Currently this is a Consultant Led Service.
You will be responsible (under supervision whilst training) for providing an expert assessment of patients referred to the cardioversion service. You will also be trained to deliver DCCV cardioversion and provide post intervention assessment and discharge following this procedure. Other areas of service development that we are keen to explore on completion of the MSc trainee programme are the ability to conduct pre-implant counselling for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), and manage de-activation of ICDs, Linq implant procedures & ACP led arrhythmia specialist clinics. You will be supported by our current Consultant Cardiology and Specialist Nurse Team.
The Trainee ACP post holds the expectation that following completion of the MSc, you will be offered a qualified Arrhythmia ACP post (subject to completion of the competencies and academic requirements of the apprenticeship).
The post is blended with 2 days of study leave and 3 days on site with Cardiology & specialist nurse team.
About us
The cardiology and cardiac liaison specialist nurse team are an established team with a wealth of experience and a passion for enhancing our services to deliver best practice to the cardiology patients that we care for. This is evidenced through the innovation and expansion of our teams to deliver cardiology care in an evolving NHS landscape.
We offer a friendly and supportive MDT culture with opportunities for professional growth. We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity to join our team and expand the MDT further for our cardiology patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establishment of arrhythmia specialist service at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establishment of arrhythmia specialist service at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Degree (2:2 or above)
* Registered Health Professional
* ALS provider
Desirable
* Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
* Teaching Qualification
* Leadership/Management qualification
* Clinical Examination Skills qualification
* Evidence of recent study in cardiology/cardiology module
Other
Essential
* Advanced listening/counselling skills or advanced communication course
* Car driver
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years in cardiology
* Evidence of working at a senior level (band 6 or above)
* Evidence of teaching, supervision and assessment skills
Desirable
* Evidence of autonomous working and senior clinical decision making skills
* Change management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills
* Excellent ECG interpretation skills
Desirable
* Advanced clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnostics and treatment planning
* Evidence of recent research/audit
* Nurse led clinic experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Degree (2:2 or above)
* Registered Health Professional
* ALS provider
Desirable
* Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
* Teaching Qualification
* Leadership/Management qualification
* Clinical Examination Skills qualification
* Evidence of recent study in cardiology/cardiology module
Other
Essential
* Advanced listening/counselling skills or advanced communication course
* Car driver
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years in cardiology
* Evidence of working at a senior level (band 6 or above)
* Evidence of teaching, supervision and assessment skills
Desirable
* Evidence of autonomous working and senior clinical decision making skills
* Change management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills
* Excellent ECG interpretation skills
Desirable
* Advanced clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnostics and treatment planning
* Evidence of recent research/audit
* Nurse led clinic experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Farnworth, Bolton
BL4 0JR
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