Apply for Aortic Advanced Practitioner Funding

The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the availability of funding for an NHS Trust in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland to appoint a part-time Aortic Specialist Nurse or Aortic Advanced Practitioner.

This funding supports two days per week at up to Change Band 8a for a three-year period. By the end of this term, the funded Trust will be required to have developed and approved a business case to secure ongoing support for the post. The role’s primary objective will be to ensure that patients with aortic dissection receive appropriate follow-up care and holistic support.

The successful applicant will benefit from access to educational resources and peer collaboration through our Community of Practice. Applications should be submitted by the Head of Service or Lead for the Aortic Service, with funds made available from the start of the appointment.

For further information, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.

The application form includes the option to save and continue later.

Closing Date: 30th April 2026.

Applicant Contact Details (Lead)

Your name(Required)

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Your email address(Required)

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Your job title(Required)

Your phone(Required)

NHS Trust and department(Required)

Region(Required)

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Co-applicants (if applicable)

NHS Trust Executive Sponsor

Sponsor's name(Required)

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Email(Required)

If applicable, please list any collaborators and reasons for inclusion

Institution Details

Base hospital(Required)

Base hospital description(Required)

Please provide a description of your base hospital, including relevant details about its facilities or services

How many new aortic dissection patients are treated annually at your trust?(Required)

Number of aortic dissection patients under follow-up?(Required)

How often is your aortic clinic held?(Required)

Does your trust have a dedicated aortic clinic? (Yes/No)(Required)

Average number of patients discussed at each clinic?(Required)

Average number of patients reviewed face-to-face at each clinic?(Required)

Average number of patients reviewed remotely at each clinic?(Required)

List the names and titles of all core members of your aortic clinic team(Required)

Do you currently have nursing or allied health professional support?(Required)

If yes, please provide details, including roles and responsibilities

Post Details

Proposed start date(Required)

Will this be a secondment for an existing member of staff or a new appointment?(Required)

Yes

Provide specific details about the proposed role, including primary duties and responsibilities(Required)

Justification for funding(Required)

Please provide a justification for the requested funding, up to 500 words.

Details of funding requested

Salary(Required)

Duration, banding and weekly hours

Cost per annum (£)

Training(Required)

Details

Cost per annum (£)

Other costs

Details

Cost per annum (£)

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Apply for Aortic Advanced Practitioner Funding

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