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Senior Staff Nurse Coronary Care
The closing date is 25 August 2025
An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated nurse to join the nursing team on Ward C3 and the Coronary Care Unit in UHW. C3 is a 10 bedded acute cardiology ward and the Coronary Care Unit is an 8 bedded, Level 2 area that provides enhanced care to complex Cardiology patients. You should have extensive experience in Cardiac nursing at Band 5 level or above, good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The ability to cope in an acute setting is highly desirable, although support will be given. We are looking for a dynamic individual who provides strong clinical leadership and shares the vision of this service.We are searching for nurses who share our values that:- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with- We trust one another- We respect each other- We take personal responsibility- We treat people with kindness- We act with integrityIn return we will offer you a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC regristration
* Evidence of relevant CPD
* Degree module
* Teaching & assessing qualification
Experience
* Extensive Cardiology experience as Band 5 or above
* Lead a team, motivate staff
* Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
* Concerns management
Skills/ knowledge
* Teaching experience, mentor staff
* Clinical expert in relevant speciality
* Experience with audit/ risk assessment
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales, Coronary Care Unit/Ward C3
University Hospital of Wales, Coronary Care Unit/Ward C3
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