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Staff Nurse - CIU/ Ward 23
The closing date is 21 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a 9-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave on Ward 23 and the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU).
Ward 23 is a unique Cardiology inpatient ward with 19 beds, caring for patients following acute cardiac events and those undergoing continued investigation and treatment. We also have four side rooms offering private cardiac care.
As part of this role, you'll also have the opportunity to rotate into the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU) - a day-case elective unit managing up to 16 patients pre- and post-procedures, including angiograms, pacemaker insertions, and cardiac ablations.
No two days are the same, and you'll benefit from strong links with the wider cardiology services, including specialist nurses and the research team.
We are seeking dynamic, motivated, and compassionate nurses with a genuine interest in cardiology. You'll be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care and keen to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and progressive environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
Develop cardiology-specific clinical experience
Work within a diverse and friendly multidisciplinary team
Gain exposure to both inpatient and elective cardiac care pathways
If you're a nurse looking for an exciting short-term role with development opportunities and variety, we'd love to hear from you.
A UK active NMC is required.
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
* Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities.
* Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard.
* Practice Educator within the Directorate.
* Regular in house teaching and education opportunities.
* Development opportunities within the Cardiology directorate.
* Friendly and approachable staff.
Improve existing and learn new clinical skills and competencies
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define howwe treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions
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
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.
Experience
* Demonstrable clinical experience
* Demonstrate Cardiology experience.
* Planning and prioritisation skills
* Non IV and IV medication administration
* Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management polices
Knowledge
* Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
* Knowledge of conditions relevant to Cardiology
Other requirements specific to the role
* Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
* Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
Personal Attributes
* Highly motivated
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service
* Ability to demonstrate compassion
* Ability to recognise stress in self and manages it appropriately
Language requirement
* Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
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